IL SB3134

Creates the Flood Control Commission to study and develop an integrated floodplain management coalition in the Fox River Watershed across DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

Commission chaired by the Director of Natural Resources and composed of 20 members including 5 appointees each from Senate President, Senate Minority Leader, House Speaker, and House Minority Leader; one representative from each county's stormwater management committee; one municipal representative from each county; plus the Governor and Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director.

Commission shall catalog shortfalls in existing flood control practices and make recommendations for improvement, including development of an example integrated floodplain management coalition of communities in the Fox River Watershed.

Commission must submit a comprehensive report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2019 covering affected areas, current shortfalls, coalition structure, implementation strategy, flood damage reduction benefits, taxpayer savings, and cost-sharing requirements.

Section is repealed on January 1, 2021.