Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 21 D cosponsors

SB2401      — WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (21 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  4. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  10. Do Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  17. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  19. Assigned to Judiciary

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  26. Referred to Assignments

  27. First Reading

  28. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (162)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2401      do?
Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2401     ?
SB2401      is sponsored by Laura Ellman (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), and Napoleon Harris III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2401     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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