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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Flood Control Act of 1945. Requires, not later than July 1, 2026 and before the end of each successive 5-year period after that date, the Department of Natural Resources to prepare and adopt a comprehensive State flood. Provides that the State flood plan must: (1) provide for orderly preparation for and response to flood conditions to protect against the loss of life and property; (2) be a guide to State and local flood control policy; and (3) contribute to water development where possible. Provides that the Department shall adopt guidance principles for the State flood plan that reflect the public interest of the entire State. Requires the Department to: (1) designate flood planning regions corresponding to each river basin; (2) provide technical and financial assistance to the flood planning groups; and (3) adopt guidance principles for the regional flood plans, including procedures for amending adopted plans. Requires the Department to prepare and adopt a plan describing the repair and maintenance needs of flood control dams and prepare and adopt a new plan before the end of the 10th year following the adoption of a plan. Creates the State Flood Plan Implementation Advisory Committee to review the overall operation, function, and structure of the State flood plan and rules adopted by the Department to implement the State flood plan.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Flood Control Act of 1945 to establish a comprehensive flood management system in Illinois. The legislation requires the Department of Natural Resources to develop a State flood plan every five years, starting by July 1, 2026, which will guide flood control policies and protect against loss of life and property. The plan must include evaluations of existing flood control infrastructure, a ranked list of ongoing and proposed flood control projects, analysis of previous projects, an assessment of development in flood-prone areas, and legislative recommendations. The bill mandates the creation of flood planning regions corresponding to river basins, with each region forming a flood planning group that will develop regional flood plans through a public input process. Additionally, the bill requires the Department to prepare a 10-year dam repair and maintenance plan and establishes a State Flood Plan Implementation Advisory Committee composed of legislators and representatives from state agencies to review the overall operation and structure of the flood plan. The committee will oversee the implementation of these flood control strategies, holding public hearings and meetings to ensure comprehensive and effective flood management across Illinois.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer (on 05/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2311&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2311.htm |
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