Bill Status of SB 2401   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Ellman, Javier L. Cervantes, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen, Karina Villa, Sara Feigenholtz, Robert Peters, Celina Villanueva-Mike Simmons, Laura Fine, Mike Porfirio, David Koehler, Julie A. Morrison-Robert F. Martwick, Rachel Ventura-Graciela Guzmán, Mark L. Walker, Lakesia Collins, Ram Villivalam, Laura M. Murphy and Napoleon Harris, III

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/9/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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
  2/7/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
  2/7/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/24/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  2/24/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  2/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  2/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  3/4/2025SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  3/4/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  3/7/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/12/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  3/13/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  3/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  3/19/2025SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000
  3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
  3/25/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  3/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  4/2/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  4/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  5/8/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  5/8/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  5/9/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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