As Illinois' 2023 legislative session comes to a close this week, state representatives are busy moving bills to meet Friday's scheduled adjournment -- among them an array of environmental legislation.
As Illinois' spring legislative session comes to a close this week, representatives are busy moving bills to meet Friday's scheduled adjournment -- among them an array of environmental legislation.
Environmental advocates have cited a dust storm earlier this month that led to a chain of car crashes and eight deaths in central Illinois. It was loose soil from freshly plowed farm fields, combined with dry conditions and high winds, that created the plumes of dust and near-zero visibility that led to the crashes, weather experts said.
• A second environmental bill that has passed both chambers requires new drinking fountains to include a water bottle filling station. The bill would take effect only in places where the state plumbing code already calls for drinking fountains. A similar but more far-reaching bill that would have prohibited all retailers from selling or distributing single-use foodware made of polystyrene foam passed the House in March but stalled in the Senate.
The legislation would have tightened industrial air pollution permitting, requiring companies looking to build large industrial facilities to complete a cumulative community impact report as well as conduct a public meeting prior to applying for a permit. The measure would have applied specifically to potential construction that would become a"major source" of air pollution subject to the Clean Air Act Permit Program.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tim McGraw Added as Headliner in 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand LineupTim McGraw has been added to the Illinois State Fair grandstand concert lineup, organizers announced Tuesday.
Read more »
Mother pushing for answers in March 2023 disappearance of missing Illinois man Joshua AmosMother pushes for answers in March 2023 disappearance of missing Illinois man Joshua Amos. - DatelineNBC
Read more »
Illinois Lawmakers Work to Iron Out Budget Agreement in Session’s Final WeekIllinois legislators have through Friday to accomplish their most important task: passing a budget. Here's AmandaVinicky on the latest from Springfield.
Read more »
Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme CourtDuring the May 16 primary election, Democrats and Republicans will vote for candidates to fill an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. The winners will face off in November.
Read more »