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IL SB3081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Faraci

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the Mahomet Aquifer Advisory Study Commission's mandate to include reviewing reports on aquifer depletion or exhaustion caused by expanding industrial water withdrawals
  • Amends Section 59.18 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/59.18)
  • The Commission already studies carbon capture and storage safety in the Mahomet Aquifer Area and EPA-designated sole source aquifer project review areas
  • Commission membership includes state agency directors (EPA, Natural Resources, Emergency Management, Agriculture), the Attorney General, and 12 legislative appointees
  • The Commission must submit its final report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2031, and dissolves on January 1, 2032

Legislative Description

EPA-MAHOMET AQUIFER

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/13/2026
Energy and Public Utilities2/10/2026
Assignments1/29/2026

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