Bill Title: 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Failed) 2015-01-13 - Session Sine Die [SB3492 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

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