Bill Status of HB 5592   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

House Sponsors
Rep. Hoan Huynh and Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 10/2from Ch. 85, par. 5902
415 ILCS 10/3from Ch. 85, par. 5903

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Local Solid Waste Disposal Act. Provides that the definition of "municipal waste" does not include food residual or landscape waste resulting from commercial activities beginning in 2027. Provides for units of local government to prepare solid waste management plans to include provisions for diverting food waste and landscape waste from the landfill stream, prioritizing food consumption by humans, agricultural use, consumption by animals, and composting. Defines "food residual".

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/17/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

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