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IL HB4689
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tracy Katz Muhl
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AI Summary
- Creates the Northeastern Illinois Water Governance Advisory Committee within the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to study regional water issues
- Requires CMAP to submit a report of legislative recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by May 31, 2027, addressing water sufficiency, management, and governance in Northeastern Illinois
- Report must include projected water use needs through 2075, assessment of current water sources and infrastructure adequacy, and analysis of risks including climate change, groundwater depletion, and infrastructure failure
- Committee membership includes representatives from environmental organizations, water utility experts, and directors (or designees) from the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Natural Resources, and Illinois State Water Survey
- Advisory Committee members serve without compensation, must be appointed within 90 days of the Act's effective date, and the committee dissolves on July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
NE IL WATER GOVERNANCE REPORT
Last Action
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy & Environment2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026
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