SB3162 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS
Last Action

2/10/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Laura Ellman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Water Use Act of 1983. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall consider water quantity in its procedures for restricting groundwater withdrawal under the Act and rules adopted under the Act. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Amends the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act to direct the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Groundwater to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2028, on the unsustainable depletion of aquifers in the State with a legislative proposal to remedy the problem.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/02/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
2/02/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/02/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation