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This bill creates the Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Floodwater Mitigation Commission, a new governmental body focused on addressing flooding and drainage challenges in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties in Illinois. The Commission will have 11 members, including representatives from various state agencies like the Department of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, Transportation, and Emergency Management, as well as the Illinois State Water Survey and several appointed representatives from professional and agricultural associations. The Commission's primary responsibilities will include studying floodplain policies in neighboring states and counties, identifying critical flooding and drainage issues specific to Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, and developing recommendations for addressing these challenges. Members will serve without compensation and are required to meet at least quarterly, with the Commission expected to file a comprehensive report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2027. After submitting the report, the Commission will be dissolved, and the Department of Natural Resources will provide administrative support throughout its operation.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2206&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104