Bill Status of SB2311  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Ellman, Chris Balkema and Rachel Ventura

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/2/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
615 ILCS 15/5.1 new
615 ILCS 15/5.2 new
615 ILCS 15/5.3 new
615 ILCS 15/5.4 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Flood Control Act of 1945. Requires, not later than July 1, 2026 and before the end of each successive 5-year period after that date, the Department of Natural Resources to prepare and adopt a comprehensive State flood. Provides that the State flood plan must: (1) provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property; (2) be a guide to State and local flood control policy; and (3) contribute to water development where possible. Provides that the Department shall adopt guidance principles for the State flood plan that reflect the public interest of the entire State. Requires the Department to: (1) designate flood planning regions corresponding to each river basin; (2) provide technical and financial assistance to the flood planning groups; and (3) adopt guidance principles for the regional flood plans, including procedures for amending adopted plans. Requires the Department to prepare and adopt a plan describing the repair and maintenance needs of flood control dams and prepare and adopt a new plan before the end of the 10th year following the adoption of a plan. Creates the State Flood Plan Implementation Advisory Committee to review the overall operation, function, and structure of the State flood plan and rules adopted by the Department to implement the State flood plan.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
  2/7/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/4/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
  3/20/2025SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000
  3/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
  4/2/2025SenateSecond Reading
  4/2/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
  4/3/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025