Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 375 — GREAT LAKES INTERSTATE COMPACT

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2007. Enacted.

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Summary

Creates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act. Ratifies and authorizes the Governor to enter into the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. Sets forth the language of the Compact. Requires the Department of Natural Resources and other State agencies to perform, at the direction of the Governor, the functions and duties required of Illinois under the Compact. Effective immediately.

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The recent amendments to Bill HB 375 include the formal authorization for the Illinois Governor to take necessary actions related to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. This change emphasizes the importance of collaboration among several states, allowing for coordinated management of water resources in the Great Lakes region. Such cooperation is crucial for ensuring sustainable water usage, protecting the environment, and supporting the needs of local communities. Overall, this update makes it clear that Illinois is committed to playing an active role in regional water resource management.

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HB0375 Engrossed LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b AN ACT concerning State government.
HB0375 Enrolled LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b AN ACT concerning State government.
LAWRENCE RIVER BASIN WATER RESOURCES COMPACT HB0375 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b ARTICLE 1 SHORT TITLE, DEFINITIONS, PURPOSES AND DURATION Section 1.1.
LAWRENCE RIVER BASIN WATER RESOURCES COMPACT HB0375 Enrolled - 2 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b ARTICLE 1 SHORT TITLE, DEFINITIONS, PURPOSES AND DURATION Section 1.1.
Lawrence River upstream from Trois-RiviŁres, QuØbec within the jurisdiction HB0375 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b of the Parties.
Lawrence River upstream from Trois-RiviŁres, QuØbec within the jurisdiction HB0375 Enrolled - 3 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b of the Parties.
HB0375 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Cumulative Impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant Withdrawals, Diversions and Consumptive Uses taking place over a period of time.
HB0375 Enrolled - 4 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Cumulative Impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant Withdrawals, Diversions and Consumptive Uses taking place over a period of time.
Environmentally Sound and Economically Feasible Water Conservation Measures mean those measures, methods, technologies or practices for efficient water use and for reduction of water loss and waste or for reducing a Withdrawal, Consumptive Use or Diversion that (i) are environmentally sound, (ii) reflect best practices applicable to the water use sector, (iii) are technically feasible and available, (iv) are economically feasible and cost effective based on an analysis that considers direct and avoided economic and environmental costs and (v) consider the particular facilities and processes involved, taking into account the environmental impact, age of HB0375 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b equipment and facilities involved, the processes employed, energy impacts and other appropriate factors.
Environmentally Sound and Economically Feasible Water Conservation Measures mean those measures, methods, technologies or practices for efficient water use and for reduction of water loss and waste or for reducing a Withdrawal, Consumptive Use or Diversion that (i) are environmentally sound, (ii) reflect best practices applicable to the water use sector, (iii) are technically feasible and available, (iv) are economically feasible and cost effective based on an analysis that considers direct and avoided economic and environmental costs and (v) consider the particular facilities and processes involved, taking into account the environmental impact, age of HB0375 Enrolled - 5 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b equipment and facilities involved, the processes employed, energy impacts and other appropriate factors.
Person means a human being or a legal person, including a government or a non-governmental organization, including any scientific, professional, business, non-profit, or public HB0375 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b interest organization or association that is neither affiliated with, nor under the direction of a government.
Person means a human being or a legal person, including a government or a non-governmental organization, including any scientific, professional, business, non-profit, or public HB0375 Enrolled - 6 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b interest organization or association that is neither affiliated with, nor under the direction of a government.
Regional Body means the members of the Council and the HB0375 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Premiers of Ontario and QuØbec or their designee as established by the Agreement.
Regional Body means the members of the Council and the HB0375 Enrolled - 7 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Premiers of Ontario and QuØbec or their designee as established by the Agreement.
Straddling Community means any incorporated city, town or the equivalent thereof, wholly within any County that lies partly or completely within the Basin, whose corporate boundary existing as of the effective date of this Compact, is partly HB0375 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b within the Basin or partly within two Great Lakes watersheds.
Straddling Community means any incorporated city, town or the equivalent thereof, wholly within any County that lies partly or completely within the Basin, whose corporate boundary existing as of the effective date of this Compact, is partly HB0375 Enrolled - 8 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b within the Basin or partly within two Great Lakes watersheds.
The Waters of the Basin can concurrently serve HB0375 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b multiple uses.
The Waters of the Basin can concurrently serve HB0375 Enrolled - 9 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b multiple uses.
To act together to protect, conserve, restore, HB0375 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b improve and effectively manage the Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources of the Basin under appropriate arrangements for intergovernmental cooperation and consultation because current lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to protect the Basin Ecosystem;
To act together to protect, conserve, restore, HB0375 Enrolled - 10 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b improve and effectively manage the Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources of the Basin under appropriate arrangements for intergovernmental cooperation and consultation because current lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to protect the Basin Ecosystem;
To promote an Adaptive Management approach to the conservation and management of Basin Water resources, HB0375 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b which recognizes, considers and provides adjustments for the uncertainties in, and evolution of, scientific knowledge concerning the Basin’s Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources.
To promote an Adaptive Management approach to the conservation and management of Basin Water resources, HB0375 Enrolled - 11 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b which recognizes, considers and provides adjustments for the uncertainties in, and evolution of, scientific knowledge concerning the Basin’s Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources.
HB0375 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b ARTICLE 2 ORGANIZATION Section 2.1.
HB0375 Enrolled - 12 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b ARTICLE 2 ORGANIZATION Section 2.1.
HB0375 Engrossed - 13 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 2.4.
HB0375 Enrolled - 13 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 2.4.
The Council may employ or appoint professional and administrative personnel, HB0375 Engrossed - 14 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b including an Executive Director, as it may deem advisable, to carry out the purposes of this Compact.
The Council may employ or appoint professional and administrative personnel, HB0375 Enrolled - 14 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b including an Executive Director, as it may deem advisable, to carry out the purposes of this Compact.
HB0375 Engrossed - 15 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 2.8.
HB0375 Enrolled - 15 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 2.8.
The Council may constitute and empower advisory HB0375 Engrossed - 16 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b committees, which may be comprised of representatives of the public and of federal, State, tribal, county and local governments, water resources agencies, water-using industries and sectors, water-interest groups and academic experts in related fields.
The Council may constitute and empower advisory HB0375 Enrolled - 16 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b committees, which may be comprised of representatives of the public and of federal, State, tribal, county and local governments, water resources agencies, water-using industries and sectors, water-interest groups and academic experts in related fields.
HB0375 Engrossed - 17 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b The Council shall identify priorities and develop plans and policies relating to Basin Water resources.
HB0375 Enrolled - 17 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b The Council shall identify priorities and develop plans and policies relating to Basin Water resources.
The Council may promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation and HB0375 Engrossed - 18 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b enforcement of this Compact.
The Council may promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation and HB0375 Enrolled - 18 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b enforcement of this Compact.
The Council, in cooperation with the Provinces, shall review its Water management and conservation and efficiency programs and those of the Parties that are established in this HB0375 Engrossed - 19 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Compact and make findings on whether the Water management program provisions in this Compact are being met, and if not, recommend options to assist the Parties in meeting the provisions of this Compact.
The Council, in cooperation with the Provinces, shall review its Water management and conservation and efficiency programs and those of the Parties that are established in this HB0375 Enrolled - 19 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Compact and make findings on whether the Water management program provisions in this Compact are being met, and if not, recommend options to assist the Parties in meeting the provisions of this Compact.
Within five years of the effective date of this Compact, each Party shall develop and maintain a Water resources HB0375 Engrossed - 20 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b inventory for the collection, interpretation, storage, retrieval exchange, and dissemination of information concerning the Water resources of the Party, including, but not limited to, information on the location, type, quantity, and use of those resources and the location, type, and quantity of Withdrawals, Diversions and Consumptive Uses.
Within five years of the effective date of this Compact, each Party shall develop and maintain a Water resources HB0375 Enrolled - 20 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b inventory for the collection, interpretation, storage, retrieval exchange, and dissemination of information concerning the Water resources of the Party, including, but not limited to, information on the location, type, quantity, and use of those resources and the location, type, and quantity of Withdrawals, Diversions and Consumptive Uses.
HB0375 Engrossed - 21 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the name and address of the registrant and date of registration;
HB0375 Enrolled - 21 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the name and address of the registrant and date of registration;
The Council and the Parties shall coordinate the collection and application of scientific information to further develop a HB0375 Engrossed - 22 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b mechanism by which individual and Cumulative Impacts of Withdrawals, Consumptive Uses and Diversions shall be assessed.
The Council and the Parties shall coordinate the collection and application of scientific information to further develop a HB0375 Enrolled - 22 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b mechanism by which individual and Cumulative Impacts of Withdrawals, Consumptive Uses and Diversions shall be assessed.
Within two years of the effective date of this Compact, each Party shall develop its own Water conservation and efficiency goals and objectives consistent with the Basin-wide goals and objectives, and shall develop and implement a Water conservation and efficiency program, either voluntary or mandatory, within its jurisdiction based on the Party’s goals HB0375 Engrossed - 23 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b and objectives.
Within two years of the effective date of this Compact, each Party shall develop its own Water conservation and efficiency goals and objectives consistent with the Basin-wide goals and objectives, and shall develop and implement a Water conservation and efficiency program, either voluntary or mandatory, within its jurisdiction based on the Party’s goals HB0375 Enrolled - 23 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b and objectives.
Each Party shall implement in accordance with paragraph HB0375 Engrossed - 24 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 2 above a voluntary or mandatory Water conservation program for all, including existing, Basin Water users.
Each Party shall implement in accordance with paragraph HB0375 Enrolled - 24 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 2 above a voluntary or mandatory Water conservation program for all, including existing, Basin Water users.
No Party shall approve a Proposal subject to Council or Regional Review, or both, pursuant to this Compact unless it shall have been first submitted to and reviewed by either the HB0375 Engrossed - 25 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Council or Regional Body, or both, and approved by the Council, as applicable.
No Party shall approve a Proposal subject to Council or Regional Review, or both, pursuant to this Compact unless it shall have been first submitted to and reviewed by either the HB0375 Enrolled - 25 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Council or Regional Body, or both, and approved by the Council, as applicable.
HB0375 Engrossed - 26 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b d.
HB0375 Enrolled - 26 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b d.
If so, the Originating Party shall provide timely notice to the Regional Body and the HB0375 Engrossed - 27 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b public.
If so, the Originating Party shall provide timely notice to the Regional Body and the HB0375 Enrolled - 27 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b public.
The Regional Body shall hold a public meeting in the HB0375 Engrossed - 28 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b State or Province of the Originating Party in order to receive public comment on the issue of whether the Proposal under consideration meets the Standard of Review and Decision.
The Regional Body shall hold a public meeting in the HB0375 Enrolled - 28 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b State or Province of the Originating Party in order to receive public comment on the issue of whether the Proposal under consideration meets the Standard of Review and Decision.
All Parties shall exercise their best efforts to ensure that a Technical Review undertaken under Sections 4.5.4.c and 4.5.4.d does not unnecessarily delay the HB0375 Engrossed - 29 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b decision by the Originating Party on the Application.
All Parties shall exercise their best efforts to ensure that a Technical Review undertaken under Sections 4.5.4.c and 4.5.4.d does not unnecessarily delay the HB0375 Enrolled - 29 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b decision by the Originating Party on the Application.
The Parties recognize and affirm that it is preferable for all members of the Regional Body to agree HB0375 Engrossed - 30 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b whether the Proposal meets the Standard of Review and Decision.
The Parties recognize and affirm that it is preferable for all members of the Regional Body to agree HB0375 Enrolled - 30 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b whether the Proposal meets the Standard of Review and Decision.
The Originating Party shall provide a HB0375 Engrossed - 31 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b response to any such comment received from another Party.
The Originating Party shall provide a HB0375 Enrolled - 31 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b response to any such comment received from another Party.
A Proposal to transfer Water to HB0375 Engrossed - 32 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b an area within a Straddling Community but outside the Basin or outside the source Great Lake Watershed shall be excepted from the prohibition against Diversions and be managed and regulated by the Originating Party provided that, regardless of the volume of Water transferred, all the Water so transferred shall be used solely for Public Water Supply Purposes within the Straddling Community, and:
A Proposal to transfer Water to HB0375 Enrolled - 32 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b an area within a Straddling Community but outside the Basin or outside the source Great Lake Watershed shall be excepted from the prohibition against Diversions and be managed and regulated by the Originating Party provided that, regardless of the volume of Water transferred, all the Water so transferred shall be used solely for Public Water Supply Purposes within the Straddling Community, and:
If the Proposal results in a New or Increased HB0375 Engrossed - 33 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Consumptive Use of 5 million gallons per day or greater average over any 90-day period, the Proposal shall also undergo Regional Review.
If the Proposal results in a New or Increased HB0375 Enrolled - 33 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Consumptive Use of 5 million gallons per day or greater average over any 90-day period, the Proposal shall also undergo Regional Review.
The Applicant shall demonstrate that there is no feasible, cost effective, and environmentally sound water supply alternative within the Great Lake HB0375 Engrossed - 34 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b watershed to which the Water will be transferred, including conservation of existing water supplies;
The Applicant shall demonstrate that there is no feasible, cost effective, and environmentally sound water supply alternative within the Great Lake HB0375 Enrolled - 34 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b watershed to which the Water will be transferred, including conservation of existing water supplies;
A Proposal to transfer Water to a Community within a Straddling County that would be considered a Diversion under this Compact shall be excepted from the prohibition against Diversions, provided that it satisfies all HB0375 Engrossed - 35 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b of the following conditions:
A Proposal to transfer Water to a Community within a Straddling County that would be considered a Diversion under this Compact shall be excepted from the prohibition against Diversions, provided that it satisfies all HB0375 Enrolled - 35 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b of the following conditions:
Further, substantive consideration will also be given to whether or not the Proposal can provide sufficient HB0375 Engrossed - 36 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b scientifically based evidence that the existing water supply is derived from groundwater that is hydrologically interconnected to Waters of the Basin.
Further, substantive consideration will also be given to whether or not the Proposal can provide sufficient HB0375 Enrolled - 36 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b scientifically based evidence that the existing water supply is derived from groundwater that is hydrologically interconnected to Waters of the Basin.
The Exception will be implemented so as to ensure that it will result in no significant individual or HB0375 Engrossed - 37 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b cumulative adverse impacts to the quantity or quality of the Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources of the Basin with consideration given to the potential Cumulative Impacts of any precedent-setting consequences associated with the Proposal;
The Exception will be implemented so as to ensure that it will result in no significant individual or HB0375 Enrolled - 37 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b cumulative adverse impacts to the quantity or quality of the Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources of the Basin with consideration given to the potential Cumulative Impacts of any precedent-setting consequences associated with the Proposal;
Each Party, through a considered process, shall set and may modify threshold levels for the regulation of New or Increased Withdrawals in order to assure HB0375 Engrossed - 38 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b an effective and efficient Water management program that will ensure that uses overall are reasonable, that Withdrawals overall will not result in significant impacts to the Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources of the Basin, determined on the basis of significant impacts to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of Source Watersheds, and that all other objectives of the Compact are achieved.
Each Party, through a considered process, shall set and may modify threshold levels for the regulation of New or Increased Withdrawals in order to assure HB0375 Enrolled - 38 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b an effective and efficient Water management program that will ensure that uses overall are reasonable, that Withdrawals overall will not result in significant impacts to the Waters and Water Dependent Natural Resources of the Basin, determined on the basis of significant impacts to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of Source Watersheds, and that all other objectives of the Compact are achieved.
HB0375 Engrossed - 39 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 4.11.
HB0375 Enrolled - 39 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 4.11.
If the Proposal is for an increased Withdrawal or HB0375 Engrossed - 40 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Consumptive use, whether efficient use is made of existing water supplies;
If the Proposal is for an increased Withdrawal or HB0375 Enrolled - 40 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Consumptive use, whether efficient use is made of existing water supplies;
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It is also acknowledged that although a HB0375 Engrossed - 41 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Proposal meets the Standard of Review and Decision it may not be approved under the laws of the Originating Party that has implemented more restrictive Measures.
It is also acknowledged that although a HB0375 Enrolled - 41 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Proposal meets the Standard of Review and Decision it may not be approved under the laws of the Originating Party that has implemented more restrictive Measures.
HB0375 Engrossed - 42 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 3.
HB0375 Enrolled - 42 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 3.
HB0375 Engrossed - 43 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 10.
HB0375 Enrolled - 43 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 10.
Notwithstanding any terms of this Compact to the contrary, with the exception of Paragraph 5 of this Section, current, New or Increased Withdrawals, Consumptive Uses and Diversions of Basin Water by the State of Illinois shall be governed by the terms of the United States Supreme Court decree HB0375 Engrossed - 44 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b in Wisconsin et al.
Notwithstanding any terms of this Compact to the contrary, with the exception of Paragraph 5 of this Section, current, New or Increased Withdrawals, Consumptive Uses and Diversions of Basin Water by the State of Illinois shall be governed by the terms of the United States Supreme Court decree HB0375 Enrolled - 44 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b in Wisconsin et al.
If an application is made by any party to the Supreme Court of the United States to modify said decree, the Parties to this Compact who are also parties to the decree shall seek formal input from the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and QuØbec, HB0375 Engrossed - 45 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b with respect to the proposed modification, use best efforts to facilitate the appropriate participation of said Provinces in the proceedings to modify the decree, and shall not unreasonably impede or restrict such participation.
If an application is made by any party to the Supreme Court of the United States to modify said decree, the Parties to this Compact who are also parties to the decree shall seek formal input from the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and QuØbec, HB0375 Enrolled - 45 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b with respect to the proposed modification, use best efforts to facilitate the appropriate participation of said Provinces in the proceedings to modify the decree, and shall not unreasonably impede or restrict such participation.
For purposes of the State of Illinois’ participation in HB0375 Engrossed - 46 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b this Compact, the entirety of this Section 4.14 is necessary for the continued implementation of this Compact and, if severed, this Compact shall no longer be binding on or enforceable by or against the State of Illinois.
For purposes of the State of Illinois’ participation in HB0375 Enrolled - 46 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b this Compact, the entirety of this Section 4.14 is necessary for the continued implementation of this Compact and, if severed, this Compact shall no longer be binding on or enforceable by or against the State of Illinois.
Give substantive consideration to climate change or other significant threats to Basin Waters and take into account the current state of scientific knowledge, or uncertainty, and appropriate Measures to exercise caution HB0375 Engrossed - 47 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b in cases of uncertainty if serious damage may result;
Give substantive consideration to climate change or other significant threats to Basin Waters and take into account the current state of scientific knowledge, or uncertainty, and appropriate Measures to exercise caution HB0375 Enrolled - 47 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b in cases of uncertainty if serious damage may result;
In addition to all other opportunities to comment pursuant to Section 6.2, appropriate consultations shall occur HB0375 Engrossed - 48 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b with federally recognized Tribes in the Originating Party for all Proposals subject to Council or Regional Review pursuant to this Compact.
In addition to all other opportunities to comment pursuant to Section 6.2, appropriate consultations shall occur HB0375 Enrolled - 48 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b with federally recognized Tribes in the Originating Party for all Proposals subject to Council or Regional Review pursuant to this Compact.
and, the Council shall seek to establish mechanisms and processes with federally recognized Tribes designed to facilitate on-going scientific and technical interaction and data exchange regarding matters HB0375 Engrossed - 49 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b falling within the scope of this Compact.
and, the Council shall seek to establish mechanisms and processes with federally recognized Tribes designed to facilitate on-going scientific and technical interaction and data exchange regarding matters HB0375 Enrolled - 49 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b falling within the scope of this Compact.
To ensure adequate public participation, each Party or the Council shall ensure procedures for the review of Proposals subject to the Standard of Review and Decision consistent with HB0375 Engrossed - 50 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the following requirements:
To ensure adequate public participation, each Party or the Council shall ensure procedures for the review of Proposals subject to the Standard of Review and Decision consistent with HB0375 Enrolled - 50 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the following requirements:
Desiring that this Compact be carried out in full, the Parties agree that disputes between the Parties regarding HB0375 Engrossed - 51 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b interpretation, application and implementation of this Compact shall be settled by alternative dispute resolution.
Desiring that this Compact be carried out in full, the Parties agree that disputes between the Parties regarding HB0375 Enrolled - 51 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b interpretation, application and implementation of this Compact shall be settled by alternative dispute resolution.
Any Party or the Council may initiate actions to compel compliance with the provisions of this Compact, and HB0375 Engrossed - 52 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder by the Council.
Any Party or the Council may initiate actions to compel compliance with the provisions of this Compact, and HB0375 Enrolled - 52 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder by the Council.
The Originating Party or Council has found that HB0375 Engrossed - 53 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the New or Increased Withdrawal, Consumptive Use or Diversion is not subject to approval pursuant to this Compact.
The Originating Party or Council has found that HB0375 Enrolled - 53 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b the New or Increased Withdrawal, Consumptive Use or Diversion is not subject to approval pursuant to this Compact.
HB0375 Engrossed - 54 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 1.
HB0375 Enrolled - 54 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b 1.
Nothing in this Compact is intended to provide nor shall HB0375 Engrossed - 55 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b be construed to provide, directly or indirectly, to any Person any right, claim or remedy under any treaty or international agreement nor is it intended to derogate any right, claim, or remedy that already exists under any treaty or international agreement.
Nothing in this Compact is intended to provide nor shall HB0375 Enrolled - 55 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b be construed to provide, directly or indirectly, to any Person any right, claim or remedy under any treaty or international agreement nor is it intended to derogate any right, claim, or remedy that already exists under any treaty or international agreement.
The Party shall summarize or paraphrase any such information in HB0375 Engrossed - 56 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b a manner sufficient for the Council to exercise its authorities contained in this Compact.
The Party shall summarize or paraphrase any such information in HB0375 Enrolled - 56 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b a manner sufficient for the Council to exercise its authorities contained in this Compact.
HB0375 Engrossed - 57 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Once effective, the Compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every Party unless terminated.
HB0375 Enrolled - 57 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Once effective, the Compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every Party unless terminated.
Congress when giving its consent to HB0375 Engrossed - 58 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b this Compact is not considered effective unless concurred in by all Parties.
Congress when giving its consent to HB0375 Enrolled - 58 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b this Compact is not considered effective unless concurred in by all Parties.
HB0375 Engrossed - 59 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 90.
HB0375 Enrolled - 59 - LRB095 05252 BDD 25329 b Section 90.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0238

  2. Effective Date August 17, 2007

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007

  9. Second Reading

  10. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 3, 2007

  13. Do Pass Environment and Energy; 011-000-000

  14. Assigned to Environment and Energy

  15. Referred to Rules

  16. First Reading

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 30, 2007

  21. Arrive in Senate

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole

  24. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  29. Second Reading - Short Debate

  30. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  31. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000

  32. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote

  33. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  50. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  51. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jack D. Franks

  52. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  53. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Harry Osterman

  54. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Karen May

  55. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  56. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  57. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Tryon

  58. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon

  59. Assigned to Executive Committee

  60. Referred to Rules Committee

  61. First Reading

  62. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

Sponsors

  • Harry Osterman · Cosponsor
  • Ira I. Silverstein · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Harry Osterman
  • Ira I. Silverstein

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 46003
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Brady — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Noland — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Sieben — Not Voting
Silverstein — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Not Voting
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Not Voting
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 102003
Republican 4000
Democrat 9000
Total 115003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Myers — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Reitz — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Lyons — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Riley — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Watson — Yea
Howard — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Pihos — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Durkin — Not Voting
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Not Voting
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Krause — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 375 do?
Creates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act. Ratifies and authorizes the Governor to enter into the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. Sets forth the language of the Compact. Requires the Department of Natural Resources and other State agencies to perform, at the direction of the Governor, the functions and duties required of Illinois under the Compact. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 375?
HB 375 is sponsored by Harry Osterman and Ira I. Silverstein.
What is the current status of HB 375?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2007. Enacted.
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