HB2419 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0223
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
415 ILCS 5/39.2  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.2
415 ILCS 5/40.1  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1040.1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, when determining whether certain local siting review criteria have been met, the county board of the county or the governing body of the municipality, as applicable, shall consider, among other things, vehicle emissions and the potential cumulative impacts created by the addition of the facility to the existing pollution sources, the disparate impacts created by the addition of the facility to existing pollution sources, and the potential disparate impacts on nearby communities. Requires the local siting decisions of the Pollution Control Board to include a written statement describing whether the procedures were conducted by the county board or governing body in a manner that is accessible to the public, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who are not native speakers of English.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
415 ILCS 5/40.1  
Deletes a change to a provision regarding traffic flows to or from the proposed facility for local siting approval. Deletes provisions regarding the county board or governing body considering the potential cumulative impacts to the existing pollution sources, the disparate impacts to the existing pollution sources, and the potential disparate impacts on nearby communities. Requires the county board or governing body to conduct a hearing in a manner accessible to individuals with disabilities and individuals who are not native speakers of English, with certain requirements for certification that constitutes prima facie evidence of compliance. Allows the governing Authority to request the Department of Transportation to perform studies of the emissions associated with traffic. Deletes changes to provisions regarding appeal of siting approval.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
In provisions regarding the governing Authority requesting the Department of Transportation to perform traffic impact studies, including studies of the emissions associated with traffic, provides that the Department of Transportation may charge a fee to cover the costs of the emissions study.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/31/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2/04/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/04/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
3/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/11/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000
3/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
4/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 017-009-000
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
5/02/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
5/02/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation
5/08/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/08/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 007-003-000
5/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
5/13/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/13/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 037-019-000
5/23/2025HouseArrived in House
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Maura Hirschauer
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Energy & Environment Committee
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 016-005-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 077-039-000
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0223