Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 2369 — PHOSPHOROUS TURF FERT USE ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Phosphorous Turf Fertilizer Use Restriction Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2009, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing the plant nutrient phosphorus to turf in this State. Provides that the restriction does not apply when (i) a tissue, soil, or other test by a laboratory or method approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and performed within the immediately preceding 3 years indicates that the level of available phosphorus in the soil is insufficient to support healthy turf growth or (ii) the property owner or an agent of the property owner is first establishing turf via seed or sod procedures, but only during the first growing season. Sets a maximum fine for violation of the restriction. Provides that the University of Illinois Extension Service, in cooperation with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, shall study and evaluate phosphorus needs of turf throughout the State and develop the standard for the minimum amount of available phosphorus needed to support healthy turf growth. Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to produce consumer information on use restrictions and recommended best practices for lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus and on the best management practices for other residential sources of phosphorus in the urban landscape. Effective immediately

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather Steans

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2008

  6. Second Reading

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2008

  8. Do Pass Environment and Energy; 010-000-000

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett

  11. Assigned to Environment and Energy

  12. Referred to Rules

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett

Sponsors

  • Susan Garrett · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Susan Garrett

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2369 do?
Creates the Phosphorous Turf Fertilizer Use Restriction Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2009, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing the plant nutrient phosphorus to turf in this State. Provides that the restriction does not apply when (i) a tissue, soil, or other test by a laboratory or method approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and performed within the immediately preceding 3 years indicates that the level of available phosphorus in the soil is insufficient to support healthy turf growth or (ii) the property owner or an agent of the property owner is first establishing turf via seed or sod procedures, but only during the first growing season. Sets a maximum fine for violation of the restriction. Provides that the University of Illinois Extension Service, in cooperation with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, shall study and evaluate phosphorus needs of turf throughout the State and develop the standard for the minimum amount of available phosphorus needed to support healthy turf growth. Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to produce consumer information on use restrictions and recommended best practices for lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus and on the best management practices for other residential sources of phosphorus in the urban landscape. Effective immediately
Who sponsors SB 2369?
SB 2369 is sponsored by Susan Garrett.
What is the current status of SB 2369?
This bill died with 95th 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 2369?
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