Issues: Environment

You can become an environmental advocate.

This list will get you started. Write, call, or meet with your state representatives and state senators to show your support for these environmental bills that are supported by LWVIL. This list is current as of 4/3/24
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ZERO WASTE BILLS:

• Polystyrene Foam Foodware Ban (HB2376): Bans foam foodware.

• Plastic Bag Ban (SB2211/HB4448): Bans all plastic carryout bags.

• Single Use Hotel Toiletries (HB4639/HB4831): Requires hotels to use refillable toiletry bottles.

• Food Waste Disposal (HB5592): Redefines “municipal waste” to not include food and landscape waste from commercial activities to reduce organics from landfills.

• Large Event Facility Recycling (SB2876): Requires facilities with a capacity over 3,500 people to participate in recycling and composting.

 

CLEAN AIR & WATER BILLS:

• Transition to Electric School Buses (HB2287): Provides that all school buses newly purchased, leased, or contracted after January 1, 2028, shall be an electric vehicle.

• Clean Car Standards (HB1634): Requires the the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to adopt the Advanced Clean Truck and Clean Car standards.

• PFAS Monitoring (HB4702): Requires monitoring for PFAS at various water systems.

• PFAS Registry (HB4627): Creates a registry so the public can have access to what products contain PFAS and make informed purchasing decisions.

 

CONSERVATION BILLS:

• Illinois Wetlands (SB3669/HB5386): Protects Illinois wetlands.

• Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines (HB4385): Establishes a temporary statewide moratorium on construction of carbon dioxide pipelines.

• Rain & Compost Systems (HB4619): Prohibits HOAs from banning the installation of a rainwater collection or composting systems.

• Monarch Act (HB5296): Authorizes financial assistance for planting native and pollinator-friendly plants. Prevents HOAs from prohibiting planting of pollinator habitat.

• Prairie Lawns (HB5433):. Allows homeowner reimbursement up to $400.

• Transit to Trails Program (HB5277): Establishes a grant program for projects that facilitate travel by public transportation to public outdoor recreation sites for outdoor activities.

• Climate Education (HB4895): Requires that every Illinois public high school include a unit of instruction addressing climate change.

• Climate Education (HB4319): Stops misinformation about climate change being taught in schools.

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