Bill Status of HB 3596   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Anna Moeller, Anne Stava-Murray, Lindsey LaPointe, Nabeela Syed, Theresa Mah, Will Guzzardi, Maura Hirschauer, Janet Yang Rohr, Margaret Croke, Kevin John Olickal, Ann M. Williams, Hoan Huynh, Daniel Didech, Barbara Hernandez, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Tracy Katz Muhl

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  3/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  4/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  4/22/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  4/29/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

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