RECYCLING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Senate SponsorsSen. David Koehler, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen and Michael E. Hastings House Sponsors(Rep. Sharon Chung, Camille Y. Lilly, Dagmara Avelar and Joyce Mason) 7/1/2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0636 5 ILCS 140/7.5415 ILCS 180/10415 ILCS 180/20Amends the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Act. Requires the competitive solicitation issued by the Environmental Protection Agency for the statewide needs assessment, as well as the contract executed for that purpose by the Agency and the consultant, to specify that the data or information received by the consultant and Agency are to be used exclusively for purposes of the assessment. Provides that persons with data or information required to complete the statewide needs assessment shall provide an independent accounting firm selected by the Agency (rather than the Agency) with firm data or information to assist in completing the assessment. Requires the independent accounting firm to enter into a nondisclosure agreement with each person who provides data or information that is required to complete the assessment. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the terms and conditions of a nondisclosure agreement may institute a civil action to recover damages. Defines "nondisclosure agreement". Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 In a provision regarding selecting a qualified consultant to conduct a statewide needs assessment to assess certain recycling and other conditions, provides that the Agency shall select the consultant on or before January 1, 2025 (rather than July 1, 2024). Provides that the Agency shall provide the draft needs assessment to the Advisory Council on or before June 30, 2026 (rather than December 31, 2025). Provides that the needs assessment shall be finalized on or before November 1, 2026 (rather than May 1, 2026). 2/6/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 2/6/2024SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 2/14/2024SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation 3/7/2024SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000 3/7/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024 3/14/2024SenateSecond Reading 3/14/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024 3/22/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 3/22/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/5/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 4/5/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 4/9/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 4/9/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments. 4/9/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation 4/11/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 005-000-000 4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 4/12/2024SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/12/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 4/12/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/12/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 4/12/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4a 4/12/2024HouseArrived in House 4/12/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 4/15/2024HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung 4/15/2024HouseFirst Reading 4/15/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/24/2024HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee 4/30/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 020-000-000 5/1/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/7/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/7/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/13/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 5/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 5/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 5/17/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-000-000 5/17/2024SenatePassed Both Houses 6/14/2024SenateSent to the Governor 7/1/2024SenateGovernor Approved 7/1/2024SenateEffective Date July 1, 2024 7/1/2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0636