Bill > HB2366

This bill amends the Illinois Environmental Protection Act to mandate that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopt rules requiring electronic submission of information, changing the agency's current discretionary authority ("may") to a mandatory requirement ("shall"). Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to establish rules for electronically submitting any information mandated by state or federal laws, regulations, court orders, or Board orders. The rules must comprehensively identify the specific information to be submitted electronically and must take effect no later than January 1, 2030. This change represents a significant shift towards modernizing and standardizing information reporting processes for environmental compliance, ensuring that all required submissions can be made through electronic means. The bill aims to streamline reporting, potentially reduce paperwork, and create a more efficient system for tracking and managing environmental information across various regulatory contexts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2366&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104