Bill Status of HB 2520   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

House Sponsors
Rep. Sonya M. Harper-Camille Y. Lilly-Theresa Mah-Aaron M. Ortiz-Carol Ammons, Joyce Mason, Eva-Dina Delgado, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Kelly M. Cassidy, Cyril Nichols, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Will Guzzardi, Lilian Jiménez, Norma Hernandez, Dagmara Avelar, Kimberly Du Buclet and Daniel Didech

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/17/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 057-048-000

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 5/3.178 new
415 ILCS 5/3.186 new
415 ILCS 5/3.187 new
415 ILCS 5/3.188 new
415 ILCS 5/3.189 new
415 ILCS 5/3.281 new
415 ILCS 5/9.12
415 ILCS 5/34.5 new
415 ILCS 5/39from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039
415 ILCS 5/39.2from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.2
415 ILCS 5/39.5from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.5
415 ILCS 5/39.15 new
415 ILCS 5/40from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1040
415 ILCS 5/40.4 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to annually review and update the underlying data for, and use of, indicators used to determine whether a community is designated as an environmental justice community and to establish a process by which communities not designated as environmental justice communities may petition for such a designation. Provides that an applicant for a permit for the construction of a new source that will become a major source subject to the Clean Air Act Permit Program to be located in an environmental justice community or a new source that has or will require a federally enforceable State operating permit and that will be located in an environmental justice community must conduct a public meeting prior to submission of the permit application and must submit with the permit application an environmental justice assessment identifying the potential environmental and health impacts to the area associated with the proposed project. Provides requirements for the environmental justice assessment. Provides that a supplemental fee of $100,000 for each construction permit application shall be assessed if the construction permit application is subject to the requirements regarding the construction of a new source located in an environmental justice community. Contains provisions regarding public participation requirements for permitting transactions in an environmental justice community. Provides that, if the Agency grants a permit to construct, modify, or operate a facility that emits air pollutants and is classified as a minor source, a third party may petition the Pollution Control Board for a hearing to contest the issuance of the permit. Contains provisions regarding environmental justice grievances. Defines terms. Contains other provisions.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
415 ILCS 5/9.12

Deletes the $200,000 supplemental fees for the new or revised air pollution construction permit application.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  2/15/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/15/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/27/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
  3/7/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  3/7/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000
  3/8/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/14/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  3/15/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/21/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  3/21/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  3/21/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  3/21/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/21/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/21/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  3/21/2023HouseThird Reading - Consideration Postponed
  3/21/2023HousePlaced on Calendar - Consideration Postponed
  3/21/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  3/21/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons
  3/23/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
  3/23/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  3/27/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/28/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  4/18/2023HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  4/18/2023HousePlaced on Calendar - Consideration Postponed
  4/18/2023HouseThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
  5/2/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  5/2/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/3/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
  5/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 017-009-000
  5/12/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  5/12/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  5/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  5/17/2023HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/17/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  5/17/2023HouseThird Reading - Consideration Postponed
  5/17/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 057-048-000
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

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