IllinoisHB3278104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

EPA-PLASTIC PELLET FREE WATERS

Sponsored By: Joyce Mason (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules establishing effluent limitations for wastewater, spills, and runoff associated with the production, transport, and packaging of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to grant the Agency emergency rulemaking powers. Effective immediately.

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Julie A. Morrison

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 83 • No: 42

House vote 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 68 • No: 38

House vote 3/20/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 15 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

    4/13/2026House
  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    3/30/2026House
  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

    3/19/2026House
  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

    3/3/2026Senate
  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

    2/27/2026House
  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    5/27/2025Senate
  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

    4/15/2025House
  8. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2025Senate
  9. First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate
  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

    4/14/2025Senate
  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    4/8/2025House
  12. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2025

    4/8/2025Senate
  13. Arrive in Senate

    4/8/2025Senate
  14. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-038-000

    4/7/2025House
  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2025House
  16. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/26/2025House
  17. Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/26/2025House
  18. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/21/2025House
  19. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 015-004-000

    3/20/2025House
  20. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote

    3/20/2025House
  21. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee

    3/18/2025House
  22. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

    3/13/2025House
  23. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason

    3/13/2025House
  24. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

    3/11/2025House
  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

    3/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • House Amendment 1

  • Introduced

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