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Bill Status of HB4986 95th General Assembly

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Short Description: AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES

House Sponsors
Rep. Julie Hamos - Paul D. Froehlich

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

30 ILCS 105/5.708 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Act. Requires the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, with the consultation of the Director of Natural Resources, to establish a permit program for oceangoing vessels to prevent the discharge of aquatic invasive species into State waters of the Great Lakes. Sets standards for issuance of permits. Requires cooperation with other states, Canada, and others. Contains provisions concerning fees and fines, reporting, monitoring, and review and enforcement. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund. Provides for federal preemption. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/13/2008	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Julie Hamos
2/13/2008	House	First Reading
2/13/2008	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/14/2008	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
2/22/2008	House	Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee
3/14/2008	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

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