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This bill appropriates funds for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, allocating money from various state and federal funds for different environmental programs and activities. The bill breaks down funding across multiple areas, including administration, air pollution control, land pollution control, water management, laboratory services, and pollution control board operations. Key allocations include $14 million for electric vehicle rebates, $40.1 million for underground storage tank site remediation, $17.5 million for hazardous waste remediation, and $73.1 million for water revolving fund programs. The bill also provides funding for specific initiatives like brownfields redevelopment, energy efficiency programs, climate pollution reduction grants, and various environmental research and education efforts. Funds are sourced from multiple specialized funds such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Fund, Underground Storage Tank Fund, Solid Waste Management Fund, and Federal Energy Fund. The appropriations cover personnel costs, contractual services, equipment, technical assistance, grants, and other operational expenses across different environmental protection and management domains. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and represents a comprehensive financial plan for supporting the state's environmental protection and sustainability efforts.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2560&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104