Bill Status of HB 1441   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  EPA-MUNICIPAL PENALTIES

House Sponsors
Rep. Frank J. Mautino

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/1-2-1from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-1
415 ILCS 5/42from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1042

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a municipality may impose a penalty against any person or organization owning or leasing property that releases a hazardous substance or any other contaminant that the unit of local government finds injures the public health and the safety of the community. Provides that the penalty may not exceed $50,000 for the violation and an additional $10,000 for each day during which the violation continues. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino
  2/14/2011HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/15/2011HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee
  3/17/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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