Bill Status of HB 1880   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  EPA-PHOSPHORUS TRADING

House Sponsors
Rep. Terra Costa Howard

Committee Hearing
Energy & Environment Committee Hearing Mar 4 2025 4:00PM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Phosphorus Credit Trading Program Act. Creates the Phosphorus Credit Trading Committee for several purposes, including developing a framework for the trading of phosphorus reduction credits generated through phosphorus reductions in excess of those required by permit and limiting the trading of phosphorus reduction credits to trading among wastewater agencies. Provides that the Phosphorus Credit Trading Committee shall submit a report to the Governor, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the General Assembly. Provides for Committee membership. Provides that the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Sustainable Technology Center shall provide technical assistance to the Committee. Provides that the Agency shall, within one year after its receipt of the Committee's report, propose rules to establish a program to facilitate phosphorus reduction credit trading among wastewater agencies, and that the Pollution Control Board shall adopt rules within one year after receipt of the Agency's proposal. Provides that the rules shall accomplish certain purposes. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/29/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  1/29/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/29/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee

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