Bill > HB2419

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to enhance local siting review processes for pollution control facilities by requiring county boards and municipal governing bodies to consider additional environmental and community impact factors during facility approval. Specifically, the bill mandates that local authorities evaluate vehicle emissions, cumulative pollution impacts, and potential disparate impacts on nearby communities when reviewing proposed pollution control facilities. The bill also introduces a new requirement that local siting hearings must be conducted in an accessible manner, ensuring individuals with disabilities and non-native English speakers can meaningfully participate. Additionally, the bill requires that local siting decisions include a written statement documenting the accessibility of the review procedures. The legislation aims to improve transparency and environmental justice in the siting of pollution control facilities by broadening the criteria for review and ensuring more inclusive public participation in the decision-making process. The bill applies to most pollution control facilities across Illinois, with an exception for facilities within municipalities with populations over 1,000,000.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2419&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104