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IL HB4960

IL HB4960
EPA-BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT


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Introduced
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the sum of $5,000,000 from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. Provides that, among other things, moneys in the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund may be used for the issuance of grants or providing additional subsidization. Removes provisions limiting the size of grants to municipalities issued under the Municipal Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Program.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to establish a recurring annual transfer of funds from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing each year thereafter, with $5,000,000 being moved from the former to the latter. The Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, which supports the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties, will now be able to use these funds for issuing grants or providing additional financial assistance, and importantly, removes previous limitations on the maximum size of grants that can be awarded to municipalities under the Municipal Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Program.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)

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