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IL HB1440

IL HB1440
PRETREATED SEED BAN-ETHANOL


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
12/08/2023
Crossed Over
03/15/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Extends the repeal date of specified sentencing guidelines for individuals with prior felony firearm-related or other specified convictions from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Pesticide Act to prohibit the production of ethanol using seeds that have been treated with a pesticide. The key provision of the bill is the new Section 13.6, which states that no person shall produce ethanol using seeds that have been treated with a pesticide. This law aims to address concerns related to the safety of using pesticide-treated seeds in the production of ethanol, a biofuel commonly used as a gasoline additive.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Animal and Crop Disease, Pest Control
Energy
  • ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy

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