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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions concerning the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, and landfills, provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board shall not adopt any standards that are less stringent than those existing in Board regulations. Provides that various provisions of the Act shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to submit to the Board, or for the Board to adopt, regulations more stringent than the regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB5070/2025
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Theresa Mah State Representative Cosponsor Janet Yang Rohr State Representative Cosponsor Laura Ellman State Senator Paul Faraci State Senator Cosponsor Julie Morrison State Senator Cosponsor Rachel Ventura State Senator Cosponsor
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