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IL HB3939
Bill
Status
Failed
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Naomi Jakobsson
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act by adding Section 6.8 to prohibit hydraulic fracturing in designated State areas.
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Department of Natural Resources must adopt rules prohibiting hydraulic fracturing in State parks, forests, natural areas, conservation areas, recreational areas, memorials, and wetlands.
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Restriction applies only to the extraction of natural gas from shale.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
PROHIBIT FRACKING-STATE PARKS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules3/9/2012
Environment & Energy1/24/2012
Rules1/10/2012
Full Bill Text
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