Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 3492 — FRACKING-EARTHQUAKES

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 98th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the acceptance or approval of any and all new or modified permits for high volume horizontal fracturing wells and operations, horizontal drilled wells with fracturing operations, and Class II injection wells that are near specified areas. Establishes the Illinois Active Earthquake Zone Investigative Task Force. Provides requirements for the Task Force's investigation and report concerning the effects of hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and Class II injection wells on seismicity in this State. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2014

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Subcommittee on Special Issues (EN)

  9. To Subcommittee on Special Issues (EN)

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski

  13. Assigned to Energy

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski

Sponsors

  • Dan Kotowski · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Dan Kotowski

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3492 do?
Amends the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the acceptance or approval of any and all new or modified permits for high volume horizontal fracturing wells and operations, horizontal drilled wells with fracturing operations, and Class II injection wells that are near specified areas. Establishes the Illinois Active Earthquake Zone Investigative Task Force. Provides requirements for the Task Force's investigation and report concerning the effects of hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and Class II injection wells on seismicity in this State. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 3492?
SB 3492 is sponsored by Dan Kotowski.
What is the current status of SB 3492?
This bill died with 98th 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 3492?
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