Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HR 116 — MAHOMET AQUIFER - SOLE SOURCE

Last action — Tabled

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill urges the EPA to classify the Mahomet Aquifer as a Sole Source Aquifer.

This resolution calls on the EPA to designate the Mahomet Aquifer in Illinois as a Sole Source Aquifer, which would help protect water quality. This designation would enable the EPA to review federally-funded projects to prevent contamination.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could lead to better protection of drinking water for families in east-central Illinois.

Summary

Urges the United States Environmental Protection Agency to classify the Mahomet Aquifer as a Sole Source Aquifer in order protect the residents of east-central Illinois and ensure they have clean drinking water for future generations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled

  2. Motion Prevailed

  3. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Carol Ammons

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  5. Recommends Be Adopted Environment; 017-000-000

  6. Assigned to Environment

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 116 do?
Urges the United States Environmental Protection Agency to classify the Mahomet Aquifer as a Sole Source Aquifer in order protect the residents of east-central Illinois and ensure they have clean drinking water for future generations.
Who sponsors HR 116?
HR 116 is sponsored by Carol Ammons (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 116?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 116?
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