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IllinoisHB1699104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

EPA-PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE

Sponsored By: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic)

Became Law

energy & environmentassignmentsenvironment and conservation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Certification and training for sewage operators

Beginning July 10, 2003, the Illinois EPA sets and enforces certification rules for people who run sewage systems. This covers wastewater treatment, pretreatment, sewers, and collection systems. The Agency issues certificates of competency to operators who meet its standards. The law also creates an operator‑in‑training path for people without a high school diploma who pass required exams. Trainees must show they can work safely and must work under the direct supervision of a certified operator of the right class.

Water operator certification rules and pathways

Beginning July 9, 1999, community water‑supply operators must read and write English, show good character, and protect public health. Class A or B needs a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of acceptable study, training, or experience. Class C needs a diploma and at least 1 year; Class D needs a diploma and at least 6 months. People without a diploma can train under a responsible operator if they pass exams, show safe skills, and work under direct supervision. The Agency treats specified environmental or terrorism crimes as evidence of poor character. Operators certified before July 9, 1999, or certified under Section 19(a), do not need a high school diploma.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jason Plummer

    Republican • Senate

  • Laura Ellman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Feigenholtz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Willie Preston

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 61

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 55 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Environment and Conservation;

Yes: 7 • No: 1

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 75 • No: 39

House vote • 4/8/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 17 • No: 8

House vote • 3/11/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 19 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0050

    8/1/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/17/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025House

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

    5/21/2025Senate

  7. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    5/21/2025Senate

  8. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

    5/21/2025Senate

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 055-003-000

    5/21/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

    5/1/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  14. Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-001-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  15. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Laura Ellman

    4/28/2025Senate

  16. Assigned to Environment and Conservation

    4/23/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Assignments

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

    4/10/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  21. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  22. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-039-000

    4/9/2025House

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/9/2025House

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

    4/9/2025House

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 017-008-000

    4/8/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendment 1

    PDF

  • House Amendment 2

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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