Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 3279 — IEMA-GROUNDWATER-LOCAL

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0965

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 09, 2024.

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Likely to advance 92% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings Control Act. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security may approve a request for license termination following adoption and implantation by the municipality or county in which the material milling facility is located of one or more ordinances restricting the use of groundwater on the property that has been licensed for the milling of source material and any property downgradient from that property if the ordinance ensures public health and safety and is in effect at the time of license termination. Requires the ordinances adopted for the purpose of terminating a license to remain in effect until the Agency approves in writing that the ordinances are no longer needed.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

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The latest version of SB 3279 has removed specific lines that were present in the previous version, which changes the structure and wording of the bill. This adjustment focuses on simplifying the language and potentially clarifying the intent of the legislation. These changes are important because they can make the bill easier to understand for both lawmakers and the public, ensuring that its goals are more transparent and accessible.

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SB3279 Engrossed LRB103 39272 BDA 69425 b AN ACT concerning safety.
SB3279 Enrolled LRB103 39272 BDA 69425 b AN ACT concerning safety.
(a-5) The Agency may approve a request for license termination following adoption and implementation by the municipality or county in which the material milling facility is located of one or more ordinances restricting the use of groundwater on the property that has been licensed for the SB3279 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 39272 BDA 69425 b milling of source material and any property downgradient from that property, provided that the ordinances are determined by the Agency to provide sufficient protection of public health and safety and the ordinances are in effect at the time of license termination.
(a-5) The Agency may approve a request for license termination following adoption and implementation by the municipality or county in which the material milling facility is located of one or more ordinances restricting the use of groundwater on the property that has been licensed for the SB3279 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 39272 BDA 69425 b milling of source material and any property downgradient from that property, provided that the ordinances are determined by the Agency to provide sufficient protection of public health and safety and the ordinances are in effect at the time of license termination.
and (2) the excavation of soil from a portion of the property where elevated levels of the constituents are present in the excavated soil, unless the excavated soil is (i) disposed of in a facility licensed or permitted to dispose of that soil or (ii) returned to the approximate depth from which it was excavated and covered with an SB3279 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 39272 BDA 69425 b equivalent cover.
and (2) the excavation of soil from a portion of the property where elevated levels of the constituents are present in the excavated soil, unless the excavated soil is (i) disposed of in a facility licensed or permitted to dispose of that soil or (ii) returned to the approximate depth from which it was excavated and covered with an SB3279 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 39272 BDA 69425 b equivalent cover.
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The bill enhances the authority of the Agency to regulate groundwater use and properties previously licensed for uranium and thorium milling by introducing new provisions related to license termination and ordinance enforcement.

  • 420 ILCS 42/32

    (a-5) The Agency may approve a request for license termination following adoption and implementation by the municipality or county in which the material milling facility is located of one or more ordinances restricting the use of groundwater on the property that has been licensed for the milling of source material and any property downgradient from that property, provided that the ordinances are determined by the Agency to provide sufficient protection of public health and safety and the ordinances are in effect at the time of license termination.

    This provision allows for the termination of a license based on local ordinances regarding groundwater use.

  • 420 ILCS 42/32

    (a-6) For Agency actions based upon subsection (a-5), the ordinances in effect at the time of license termination shall remain in effect until the Agency expressly approves in writing that the ordinances are no longer required.

    This ensures that local ordinances remain enforceable until the Agency decides they are no longer necessary.

Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0965

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000

  12. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  16. Arrived in House

  17. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024

  20. Second Reading

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024

  22. Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000

  23. Assigned to Environment and Conservation

  24. Referred to Assignments

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 59005
Unaffiliated 14002
Republican 34003
Total 1070010
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Burke — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Flowers — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Not Voting
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Not Voting
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Energy & Environment

Passed 27 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4000
Democrat 16000
Republican 7002
Total 27002
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Caulkins, Dan — Yea
Ortiz, Aaron M — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brandun Schweizer Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 34000
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 8000
Total 59000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Toro — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3279 do?
Amends the Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings Control Act. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security may approve a request for license termination following adoption and implantation by the municipality or county in which the material milling facility is located of one or more ordinances restricting the use of groundwater on the property that has been licensed for the milling of source material and any property downgradient from that property if the ordinance ensures public health and safety and is in effect at the time of license termination. Requires the ordinances adopted for the purpose of terminating a license to remain in effect until the Agency approves in writing that the ordinances are no longer needed.
Who sponsors SB 3279?
SB 3279 is sponsored by Karina Villa (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), and Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3279?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2024. Enacted.
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