IllinoisHB5070104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP

Sponsored By: Ann M. Williams (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions concerning the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, and landfills, provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board shall not adopt any standards that are less stringent than those existing in Board regulations. Provides that various provisions of the Act shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to submit to the Board, or for the Board to adopt, regulations more stringent than the regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ann M. Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Ellman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 48

Senate vote 5/14/2026

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 45 • No: 11

House vote 4/9/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 69 • No: 28

House vote 3/24/2026

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

Yes: 18 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Both Houses

    5/14/2026House
  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/14/2026Senate
  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

    5/14/2026Senate
  4. Third Reading - Passed; 045-011-000

    5/14/2026Senate
  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

    5/6/2026House
  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026

    4/30/2026Senate
  7. Second Reading

    4/30/2026Senate
  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 28, 2026

    4/22/2026Senate
  9. Approved for Consideration Assignments

    4/22/2026Senate
  10. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2026Senate
  11. First Reading

    4/14/2026Senate
  12. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

    4/14/2026Senate
  13. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026

    4/10/2026Senate
  14. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2026Senate
  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

    4/9/2026House
  16. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 069-028-000

    4/9/2026House
  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  18. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2026House
  20. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

    3/24/2026House
  21. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-009-000

    3/24/2026House
  22. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote

    3/24/2026House
  23. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee

    3/24/2026House
  24. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

    3/23/2026House
  25. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams

    3/23/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • Enrolled

  • House Amendment 1

  • House Amendment 2

  • Introduced

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