IL HB3596 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 44)
Status: Introduced on February 7 2025 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-15 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that no person may discharge dredged or fill material into a State jurisdictional wetland except with a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Exempts certain activities from the requirements of the Act. Sets forth procedures for individual permit applications and other related procedural requirements. Provides that the Department shall not issue an individual permit unless the Environmental Protection Agency certifies to the Department that there will not be a violation of State water quality standards. Provides that the Department may issue an after-the-fact permit in certain emergency circumstances. Sets forth financial assurance requirements. Authorizes the Department to adopt general permits under the Act. Provides that any person who intends to conduct a regulated activity may do so in accordance with a general permit issued by the Department, which pre-authorizes a category of activities with minimal adverse effects. Provides procedures and requirements regarding preconstruction notifications. Provides that certain entities may establish and operate a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program. Describes procedures and requirements for mitigation banks. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides that the Department shall prepare certain reports and studies. Provides for the review of final decisions of the Department. Provides for investigations by the Department and enforcement by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General. Provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of violation, with interest after judgment, and with certain costs, fees, and expenses, payable to the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that any person may file a complaint with the Illinois Pollution Control Board concerning a violation of the Act, a rule adopted under the Act, a condition of a permit issued under the Act, or an order of the Pollution Control Board issued under the Act. Provides for county and special district stormwater program authorities to control or regulate activities in any wetlands within their jurisdiction. Establishes the Wetlands Protection Fund. Provides that a permit review fee for all permit applications is to be set by the Department by rule. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

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Title

WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-05-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2026-04-23HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
2026-04-17HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2026-04-17HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2026-04-17HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-17HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-16HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
2026-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2026-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
2026-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
2026-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
2026-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-15HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Filed as Amended
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 015-011-000
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Racial Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Correctional Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-15HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-14HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
2026-04-14HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2026-04-14HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2026-04-14HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2026-04-14HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseRacial Impact Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HousePension Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseCorrectional Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-04-14HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Charles Meier
2026-04-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2026-04-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
2026-04-10HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2026-04-10HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2026-04-09HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
2026-04-08HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
2026-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
2026-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
2026-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2026-04-02HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2026-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
2026-03-20HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
2026-03-20HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2026-03-19HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2026-03-18HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 016-008-000
2026-03-18HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
2026-03-18HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
2026-03-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
2026-03-13HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
2026-03-13HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
2026-03-13HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
2026-03-09HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2026-03-05HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2026-03-05HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
2026-03-02HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2026-03-02HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
2026-02-20HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2026-02-17HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
2026-02-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
2026-02-02HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
2026-01-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
2025-04-29HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2025-04-22HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
2025-04-09HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2025-04-09HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
2025-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
2025-03-31HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
2025-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2025-03-24HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
2025-03-21HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2025-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
2025-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2025-03-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
2025-03-11HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
2025-03-10HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
2025-03-10HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
2025-03-10HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2025-03-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
2025-02-18HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2025-02-18HouseFirst Reading
2025-02-07HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
301055.1030New CodeSee Bill Text

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