EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE House SponsorsRep. Theresa Mah-Aarón M. Ortíz-Ann M. Williams-Edgar González, Jr.-Carol Ammons, Joyce Mason, Kam Buckner, Norma Hernandez, Rita Mayfield, Lilian Jiménez, Kevin John Olickal, Maurice A. West, II, Will Guzzardi, Anne Stava-Murray, Kelly M. Cassidy, Hoan Huynh, Camille Y. Lilly and Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Senate Sponsors(Sen. Celina Villanueva) 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 415 ILCS 5/3.141-5 new415 ILCS 5/42from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1042415 ILCS 5/3.141 rep. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, before an owner or operator may initiate demolition of a thermal power plant via implosion, the owner or operator must satisfy specified notification requirements and obtain an Agency-approved air quality plan. Provides that, at least 30 days after providing notice, an owner or operator must hold at least one public meeting within the municipality in which the site is located to discuss the proposed demolition. Contains requirements for the public meeting and the air quality plan. Requires the air quality plan to include a dust mitigation plan, contingency plan, and site cleanup plan with specified requirements. Contains other provisions. Repeals a provision regarding the notice of power plant demolition. In provisions regarding civil penalties, provides that any person who engages in demolition of a thermal power plant via implosion in violation of the Act shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $50,000 for the first violation and up to $250,000 for a second or subsequent violation. Effective immediately. 2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah 2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee 3/7/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000 3/8/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner 3/15/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/15/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/15/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz 3/15/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr. 3/15/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 3/15/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons 3/16/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams 3/16/2023HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann M. Williams 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 3/20/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi 3/20/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray 3/20/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 3/21/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh 3/22/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-047-001 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 3/23/2023SenateArrive in Senate 3/23/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/23/2023SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 3/23/2023SenateFirst Reading 3/23/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 3/24/2023SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Celina Villanueva 4/12/2023SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 4/28/2023SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 6, 2023 5/5/2023SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 11, 2023 5/11/2023SenatePostponed - Energy and Public Utilities 5/11/2023SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023 5/11/2023SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 21, 2023 5/12/2023SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023 5/19/2023SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 25, 2023 5/26/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die