SURFACE-MINED LAND - BONDS
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HB 4434 — SURFACE-MINED LAND - BONDS
Last action — Session Sine Die
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Died in session
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act. Changes certain provisions concerning the amount of any bond that is required to be filed with the Department of Natural Resources by an operator. Provides that the penalty of such bond shall be determined by the Director for lands to be affected by surface mining, including slurry and gob disposal areas (rather than the penalty of such bond shall be an amount between $600 and $5,000 per acre as determined by the Director for lands to be affected by surface mining, including slurry and gob disposal areas). Further provides that bond amounts shall be sufficient to ensure the completion of the reclamation plan specified in the approved permit if the work has to be performed by the Department in the event of forfeiture and that the Department shall prescribe standards for the determination of the amount of bonds. Establishes certain criteria which the Department shall consider in establishing such standards. Provides that in no case shall the bond for the entire area under one permit be less than $600 per acre or $3,000, whichever is greater.
Bill Text
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The bill amends the Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act to change the bonding requirements for surface mining operators.
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225 ILCS 715/8
the penalty of such bond shall be an amount between $600 and $5,000 per acre as determined by the Director for lands to be affected by surface mining, including slurry and gob disposal areas.→ the penalty of such bond shall be determined by the Director for lands to be affected by surface mining, including slurry and gob disposal areas.This change allows the Director more discretion in determining bond amounts rather than fixing them within a specified range.
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225 ILCS 715/8
the Department shall prescribe standards for the determination of the amount of bonds.
This establishes a requirement for the Department to create standards for determining bond amounts.
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225 ILCS 715/8
In no case shall the bond for the entire area under one permit be less than $600 per acre or $3,000, whichever is greater.
This sets a minimum bond requirement for the entire area under one permit.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr.
Sponsors
- Jr. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4434 do?
- Amends the Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act. Changes certain provisions concerning the amount of any bond that is required to be filed with the Department of Natural Resources by an operator. Provides that the penalty of such bond shall be determined by the Director for lands to be affected by surface mining, including slurry and gob disposal areas (rather than the penalty of such bond shall be an amount between $600 and $5,000 per acre as determined by the Director for lands to be affected by surface mining, including slurry and gob disposal areas). Further provides that bond amounts shall be sufficient to ensure the completion of the reclamation plan specified in the approved permit if the work has to be performed by the Department in the event of forfeiture and that the Department shall prescribe standards for the determination of the amount of bonds. Establishes certain criteria which the Department shall consider in establishing such standards. Provides that in no case shall the bond for the entire area under one permit be less than $600 per acre or $3,000, whichever is greater.
- Who sponsors HB 4434?
- HB 4434 is sponsored by Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 4434?
- 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 HB 4434?
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