Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 3441 — CO2 PIPELINE MORATORIUM

Last action — Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Creates the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act. Establishes a temporary statewide moratorium on construction of carbon dioxide pipelines until certain studies at the federal and State levels are conducted. Details requirements for the State study regarding the safety of carbon dioxide pipelines, which include receiving input from first responders, analyzing pipeline ruptures or leaks in a variety of settings, and recommending setbacks and funding based on that analysis. Provides that pending applications for carbon dioxide pipelines shall be held in abeyance. Provides for expiration of the temporary moratorium after any of the following: 4 years; when new safety standards pursuant to required studies are established; or upon adoption of certain Illinois legislation, including setbacks for safe evacuation, specifications limiting eminent domain, funding for first responders, funding for required actions at carbon sequestration sites, expanded monitoring at carbon sequestration sites, specification for long-term liability in the event of a disaster, a ban on the use of captured carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery, emissions limits for air pollutants, requirements regarding greenhouse gas lifecycle analysis with prohibitions on carbon capture unless certain showings are made, a mandate that alternatives to capture be evaluated, public participation opportunities, and additional protections, including a prohibition related to protecting "sole source" aquifers designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Defines terms. Makes findings. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

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

  8. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

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Co-sponsors (7)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3441 do?
Creates the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act. Establishes a temporary statewide moratorium on construction of carbon dioxide pipelines until certain studies at the federal and State levels are conducted. Details requirements for the State study regarding the safety of carbon dioxide pipelines, which include receiving input from first responders, analyzing pipeline ruptures or leaks in a variety of settings, and recommending setbacks and funding based on that analysis. Provides that pending applications for carbon dioxide pipelines shall be held in abeyance. Provides for expiration of the temporary moratorium after any of the following: 4 years; when new safety standards pursuant to required studies are established; or upon adoption of certain Illinois legislation, including setbacks for safe evacuation, specifications limiting eminent domain, funding for first responders, funding for required actions at carbon sequestration sites, expanded monitoring at carbon sequestration sites, specification for long-term liability in the event of a disaster, a ban on the use of captured carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery, emissions limits for air pollutants, requirements regarding greenhouse gas lifecycle analysis with prohibitions on carbon capture unless certain showings are made, a mandate that alternatives to capture be evaluated, public participation opportunities, and additional protections, including a prohibition related to protecting "sole source" aquifers designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Defines terms. Makes findings. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 3441?
SB 3441 is sponsored by Steve McClure (Republican), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), and Cristina Castro (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3441?
This bill died with 103rd 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 SB 3441?
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