Bill > SB2267

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to enhance local siting review processes for pollution control facilities by expanding the criteria that county boards or municipal governing bodies must consider when evaluating proposed facility locations. Specifically, the bill requires these local authorities to evaluate vehicle emissions, potential cumulative impacts from adding a new facility to existing pollution sources, and the potential disparate impacts on nearby communities when determining whether a facility meets public health and safety standards. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Pollution Control Board's local siting decisions must include a written statement describing whether the review procedures were conducted in a manner accessible to all members of the public, including individuals with disabilities and non-native English speakers. The legislation aims to create a more comprehensive and equitable review process that considers environmental justice concerns and ensures broader community participation in decisions about pollution control facility locations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2267&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104