SB2474 Summary

• Creates the Illinois Partners for Nutrient Loss Reduction Act to address excessive nutrient levels degrading Illinois waterways and contributing to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone.

• Extends automatic monthly transfers from the General Revenue Fund to the Partners for Conservation Fund through June 30, 2027 (previously ending June 30, 2021), with increased funding amounts for fiscal years 2022-2027 ranging from $18.1 million to $25.7 million annually.

• Authorizes use of fund moneys to implement the State's Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, including funding the Policy Working Group, water quality monitoring, biennial progress reports, and cost-share grants for nutrient capture projects.

• Allocates specific annual funding for fiscal years 2022-2027: Environmental Protection Agency receives $1,075,000; Department of Agriculture receives $10.1-17.6 million; Department of Natural Resources receives $7,000,000.

• Adds nutrient loss reduction from farmland as an eligible use of conservation funds, including grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for cost-share programs and administrative expenses.