All Roll Calls
Yes: 208 • No: 0
IllinoisHB2366104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
EPA-ELECTRONIC REPORTING
Sponsored By: Travis Weaver (Republican)
Became Law
energy & environmentassignmentsenvironment and conservation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 7 mixed.
More testing and water checks statewide
The Agency collects and shares environmental data statewide. It runs ongoing inspections of pollution sources, public water systems, and disposal sites. For each public water supply, it analyzes required samples and, by default, up to six microbiological samples a month. The Agency may test more if needed.
State leads on federal environmental programs
The Agency is the state lead to carry out major federal environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act (except Section 1425), Clean Air Act, solid waste, noise, CERCLA, and EPCRA Section 313. It may act to secure state benefits under those laws and must send Pollution Control Board standards to the U.S. without change.
Agency can enter property for cleanups
The Agency may enter public or private property at reasonable times to inspect for violations, following constitutional limits. When hazardous substances, pesticides, or petroleum may be released, it may take removal or cleanup actions. The State, the Director, and State employees are indemnified for damages from those actions. Property owners and operators may face obligations if problems are found.
Agency leadership, staffing, and pay rules
The Governor appoints the Agency Director with Senate approval. The Director’s term ends the third Monday in January of odd‑numbered years and continues until a successor qualifies. The Director may hire staff, use other state agencies, and employ consultants. For terms starting after January 18, 2019 and before January 16, 2023, the Director’s pay is 15% above the December 31, 2018 base (excluding certain COLAs). For terms starting on or after January 16, 2023, pay is at least $180,000 or higher if set by the Governor. The Director gets cost‑of‑living increases on July 1, 2019; July 1, 2023; and each July 1 after, as authorized by SJR 192.
Stricter permits and local enforcement roles
The Agency runs permit and certification systems and may delegate parts to state or local governments for water storage and transport, sewage systems, small air sources (100 tons per year or less), and algicide uses. Delegated work must meet Agency criteria and is audited. The Agency can require full plans, specs, and reports for permits and possible violations. It plans with local governments and holds public hearings. Local governments may be delegated inspection and enforcement, with liability only for willful and wanton negligence.
Stronger enforcement and cleanup duties
The Agency must investigate violations, issue administrative citations, and use summary enforcement tools. It notifies potentially liable parties and gives them a chance to do the response work. After a party successfully completes cleanup and asks in writing, the Agency can release that party from further responsibility. The Agency must appear in Board hearings on key matters and can set rules for administrative citations.
More funding for water and cleanups
The Agency can accept and manage grants, gifts, loans, and federal funds. Federal funds go into a trust and are used only for their stated purpose; any required balance is returned. The Agency may use Build Illinois Bond Fund money for removal or remedial actions when hazardous substances or pesticides are released or threaten release. It may give wastewater facility grants to local governments, subject to appropriation and bond rules. For public water supply grants from that fund, local governments must pay 30% of total project cost. The Agency cannot end grants or issue stop‑work orders until it adopts precise standards.
More Illinois labor on state projects
For state construction funded by the 96th General Assembly’s capital bill that appropriates money to the Agency, at least 50% of total labor hours must be done by Illinois residents. The Department of Labor enforces this rule, to the extent allowed by federal law.
Higher standards for environmental labs
The Agency sets minimum standards for labs that test air, water, noise, and other samples. It may issue certificates to qualified people and labs and make rules for how certificates are used. The Agency may let other state agencies help run this program.
Electronic reporting required by 2030
The Agency may require certain filings to be submitted electronically. Its rules must say which information must be filed online. These rules take effect no later than January 1, 2030.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Travis Weaver
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Bradley Fritts
Republican • House
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Dave Severin
Republican • House
Li Arellano, Jr.
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
Do Pass Environment and Conservation;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 4/11/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0215
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
5/13/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/13/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000
5/8/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
4/29/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/14/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
4/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
4/8/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
4/8/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Travis Weaver
4/8/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/18/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/5/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced