SB1563sam001 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

Filed: 3/2/2023

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1563

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 1563 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Environmental Protection Act is amended by adding Section 13.10 as follows:

(415 ILCS 5/13.10 new)

Sec. 13.10. Microplastics.

(a) On or before July 1, 2025, the Agency shall propose and the Board shall adopt rules defining what microplastics are for purposes of regulating their presence in drinking water.

(b) On or before July 1, 2025, the Agency shall develop and submit a plan to the General Assembly and the Governor that determines a standard methodology to be used in the testing of drinking water for microplastics based on the most up-to-date guidance and information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.".