Public Act 103-0313
 
HB2487 EnrolledLRB103 29404 CPF 55795 b


  
    AN ACT concerning safety.
  
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:
  



 
 
    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the 
Justice40 Oversight Committee Act.
 
    Section 5. Purpose; findings. 
    (a) The purpose of this Act is to further the interest of 
the State of Illinois in
Justice40, an initiative to deliver 
at least 40% of the overall benefits from federal investments 
in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities.
    (b) The General Assembly finds that disadvantaged 
communities bear a disproportionate burden from the effects of 
climate change. The State of Illinois has a responsibility to 
protect these communities and to enable the use of these 
resources and must adequately prepare to make robust policy 
suggestions in consultation with residents from disadvantaged 
communities, advocates, and industries.
 
    Section 10. Definition. In this Act, "Oversight Committee" 
means the Justice40 Oversight Committee established under 
Section 15.
 
    Section 15. Justice40 Oversight Committee; duties.
    (a) The Justice40 Oversight Committee is established. The 
Oversight Committee shall:
        (1) make findings, conclusions, and recommendations 
    regarding environmental justice in this State and uses of 
    federal funds provided to the State for environmental 
    justice;
        (2) submit an initial report delineating the Oversight 
    Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to 
    the General Assembly no later than June 30, 2024; and
        (3) after the initial report under paragraph (2), 
    submit an annual report delineating the Oversight 
    Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to 
    the General Assembly no later than June 30 of each year 
    after 2023.
    (b) After initial voting members have been appointed under 
Section 20, the Oversight Committee shall meet not less than 
twice each quarter after the effective date of this Act to 
carry out its duties under this Act.
 
    Section 20. Appointments; members. 
    (a) Members of the Oversight Committee shall be appointed 
according to subsections (d) and (e) no later than 60 days 
after the effective date of this Act. If a vacancy occurs 
within the Oversight Committee, the vacancy shall be filled in 
a manner consistent with subsections (d) and (e).
    (b) At the discretion of both of the Co-Chairpersons, 
additional individuals may participate as nonvoting members of 
the Oversight Committee.
    (c) With the approval of both of the Co-Chairpersons, 
additional individuals may be appointed as voting members of 
the Oversight Committee.
    (d) The Oversight Committee shall consist of the following 
voting members:
        (1)     four members appointed as follows and who 
    represent, when possible,  disadvantaged communities:
            (A)  one member appointed by the Speaker of the 
        House of Representatives, who shall serve as 
        Co-Chairperson;
            (B)  one member appointed by the President of the 
        Senate, who shall serve as Co-Chairperson;
            (C)  one member appointed by the Minority Leader of 
        the Senate;
            (D)  one member appointed by the Minority Leader of 
        the House of Representatives;
        (2)   the Director of the Illinois Environmental 
    Protection Agency or his or her designee;
        (3) the Director of Public Health or his or her 
    designee;
        (4) the Secretary of Human Services or his or her 
    designee; and
        (5) the Secretary of Transportation or his or her 
    designee.
    (e) The Oversight Committee may, at the discretion of the 
Oversight Committee, consist of the following nonvoting 
members:
        (1)   two representatives from labor organizations;
        (2)   two representatives from a statewide organization 
    representing manufacturers;
        (3)   two representatives from faith-based 
    organizations;
        (4)   two representatives from environmental justice 
    organizations;
        (5)   two representatives from community-based 
    organizations that work to facilitate affordable housing, 
    transportation, or other essential services;
        (6)   two residents of disadvantaged communities; and
        (7)   a person nominated by a federal agency.
 
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law.