Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 6776 — WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that any person who intends to discharge dredged or fill material into a wetland, drain a wetland, or excavate a wetland resulting in more than incidental fallback may request a determination from the Environmental Protection Agency as to the existence, location, and surface area of any wetlands on or contiguous to the affected property. Provides for the classification of wetlands and provides different criteria for obtaining a permit for the regulated activity based on the classification. Creates the Illinois Wetlands Advisory Committee. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Wetlands Management Fund.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Steve Davis

Sponsors

  • Steve Davis · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Steve Davis

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6776 do?
Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that any person who intends to discharge dredged or fill material into a wetland, drain a wetland, or excavate a wetland resulting in more than incidental fallback may request a determination from the Environmental Protection Agency as to the existence, location, and surface area of any wetlands on or contiguous to the affected property. Provides for the classification of wetlands and provides different criteria for obtaining a permit for the regulated activity based on the classification. Creates the Illinois Wetlands Advisory Committee. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Wetlands Management Fund.
Who sponsors HB 6776?
HB 6776 is sponsored by Steve Davis.
What is the current status of HB 6776?
This bill died with 93rd 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 6776?
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