Illinois · Senate Bill 2311 · 104th General Assembly

FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN

SB 2311 Sponsored by Laura Ellman In committee

  1. Introduced Feb 7, 2025
  2. In committee Feb 7, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Flood Control Act of 1945. Requires, not later than July 1, 2026 and before the end of each successive 5-year period after that date, the Department of Natural Resources to prepare and adopt a comprehensive State flood. Provides that the State flood plan must: (1) provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property; (2) be a guide to State…

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Amends the Flood Control Act of 1945. Requires, not later than July 1, 2026 and before the end of each successive 5-year period after that date, the Department of Natural Resources to prepare and adopt a comprehensive State flood. Provides that the State flood plan must: (1) provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property; (2) be a guide to State and local flood control policy; and (3) contribute to water development where possible. Provides that the Department shall adopt guidance principles for the State flood plan that reflect the public interest of the entire State. Requires the Department to: (1) designate flood planning regions corresponding to each river basin; (2) provide technical and financial assistance to the flood planning groups; and (3) adopt guidance principles for the regional flood plans, including procedures for amending adopted plans. Requires the Department to prepare and adopt a plan describing the repair and maintenance needs of flood control dams and prepare and adopt a new plan before the end of the 10th year following the adoption of a plan. Creates the State Flood Plan Implementation Advisory Committee to review the overall operation, function, and structure of the State flood plan and rules adopted by the Department to implement the State flood plan.

Every action

13 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
  1. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
  2. SenateSecond Reading
  3. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 20, 2025 Senate Environment and Conservation Environment and Conservation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

Not voting · 1

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat.

All 3 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.