SB1857 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
SB1857

Introduced 2/9/2023, by Sen. Christopher Belt

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Justice40 Oversight Committee Act. Establishes the Justice40 Oversight Committee. Provides that the Justice40 Oversight Committee shall make findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding environmental justice in this State and uses of federal funds provided to the State for environmental justice. Requires the Justice40 Oversight Committee to submit reports delineating the Oversight Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the General Assembly by specified dates. Contains requirements for the appointment of voting and nonvoting members of the Oversight Committee. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning safety.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Justice40 Oversight Committee Act.

Section 5. Purpose; findings.

(a) The purpose of this Act is to further the interest of the State of Illinois in Justice40, an initiative to deliver at least 40% of the overall benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities.

(b) The General Assembly finds that disadvantaged communities bear a disproportionate burden from the effects of climate change. The State of Illinois has a responsibility to protect these communities and to enable the use of these resources and must adequately prepare to make robust policy suggestions in consultation with residents from disadvantaged communities, advocates, and industries.

Section 10. Definition. In this Act, "Oversight Committee" means the Justice40 Oversight Committee established under Section 15.

Section 15. Justice40 Oversight Committee; duties.

(a) The Justice40 Oversight Committee is established. The Oversight Committee shall:

(1) make findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding environmental justice in this State and uses of federal funds provided to the State for environmental justice;

(2) submit an initial report delineating the Oversight Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than June 30, 2024; and

(3) after the initial report under paragraph (2), submit an annual report delineating the Oversight Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than June 30 of each year after 2023.

(b) After initial voting members have been appointed under Section 20, the Oversight Committee shall meet not less than twice each quarter after the effective date of this Act to carry out its duties under this Act.

Section 20. Appointments; members.

(a) Members of the Oversight Committee shall be appointed according to subsections (d) and (e) no later than 60 days after the effective date of this Act. If a vacancy occurs within the Oversight Committee, the vacancy shall be filled in a manner consistent with subsections (d) and (e).

(b) At the discretion of the Chairperson, additional individuals may participate as nonvoting members of the Oversight Committee.

(c) At the discretion of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, additional individuals may be appointed as voting members of the Oversight Committee.

(d) The Oversight Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

(1) four members appointed as follows and who represent, when possible, disadvantaged communities:

(A) one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as Chairperson;

(B) one member appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as Vice-Chairperson;

(C) one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(D) one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(2) the Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or his or her designee;

(3) the Director of Public Health or his or her designee;

(4) the Secretary of Human Services or his or her designee; and

(5) the Secretary of Transportation or his or her designee.

(e) The Oversight Committee may, at the discretion of the Oversight Committee, consist of the following nonvoting members:

(1) two representatives from labor organizations;

(2) two representatives from a statewide organization representing manufacturers;

(3) two representatives from faith-based organizations;

(4) two representatives from environmental justice organizations;

(5) two representatives from community-based organizations that work to facilitate affordable housing, transportation, or other essential services;

(6) two residents of disadvantaged communities; and

(7) a person nominated by a federal agency.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.