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IL SB1595
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act to establish new Department of Natural Resources requirements for construction related to worst-case analysis flood events (100-year frequency floods)
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Requires DNR to provide notice of submissions, detailed timeline, specific requirements, and internal review procedures to levee improvement permit applicants within 90 days
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Permits water surface profile increases of 0.5 feet for rural construction along navigable waterways and 0.1 feet for urban construction
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Limits mitigation analysis requirements to situations where water surface profile increases exceed the thresholds established by an induced head study
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
DNR FLOOD EVENT CONSTRUCTION
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/13/2026