IL SB3492 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Failed on January 13 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-01-13 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the acceptance or approval of any and all new or modified permits for high volume horizontal fracturing wells and operations, horizontal drilled wells with fracturing operations, and Class II injection wells that are near specified areas. Establishes the Illinois Active Earthquake Zone Investigative Task Force. Provides requirements for the Task Force's investigation and report concerning the effects of hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and Class II injection wells on seismicity in this State. Effective immediately.

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Title

FRACKING-EARTHQUAKES

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2015-01-13SenateSession Sine Die
2014-04-11SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2014-04-11SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2014-04-08SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
2014-04-08SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
2014-04-08SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
2014-03-28SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2014
2014-03-27SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Subcommittee on Special Issues (EN)
2014-03-27SenateTo Subcommittee on Special Issues (EN)
2014-03-20SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy
2014-03-11SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2014-03-11SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski
2014-03-05SenateAssigned to Energy
2014-02-14SenateReferred to Assignments
2014-02-14SenateFirst Reading
2014-02-14SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
2257321-99.5New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


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