Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 3546 — CARPET STEWARDSHIP ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Carpet Stewardship Act. Provides that, for all carpet sold in this State, producers shall, individually or through a stewardship group, implement and finance a statewide carpet stewardship program that manages the product by reducing the product's waste generation, promotes its reuse and recycling, and provides for negotiation and execution of agreements to collect, transport, and process the product for end-of-life recycling and reuse. Provides that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must approve each carpet stewardship plan for the plan to be valid. Establishes requirements for review of the plans, carpet stewardship assessments, requirements for producers, retailers, and distributors of carpet. Requires stewardship groups to submit annual reports to the Agency and pay specified administrative fees. Provides enforcement provisions for the Act. Establishes requirements for State procurement of carpet in the future. Effective January 1, 2015.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

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

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  11. Postponed - Environment

  12. Assigned to Environment

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Melinda Bush

Sponsors

  • Melinda Bush · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Melinda Bush

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3546 do?
Creates the Carpet Stewardship Act. Provides that, for all carpet sold in this State, producers shall, individually or through a stewardship group, implement and finance a statewide carpet stewardship program that manages the product by reducing the product's waste generation, promotes its reuse and recycling, and provides for negotiation and execution of agreements to collect, transport, and process the product for end-of-life recycling and reuse. Provides that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must approve each carpet stewardship plan for the plan to be valid. Establishes requirements for review of the plans, carpet stewardship assessments, requirements for producers, retailers, and distributors of carpet. Requires stewardship groups to submit annual reports to the Agency and pay specified administrative fees. Provides enforcement provisions for the Act. Establishes requirements for State procurement of carpet in the future. Effective January 1, 2015.
Who sponsors SB 3546?
SB 3546 is sponsored by Melinda Bush.
What is the current status of SB 3546?
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 3546?
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