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HB2653Introduced in the House

PETROLEUM RESOURCES BOARD

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Lawrence Walsh, District 86

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Petroleum Education and Marketing Act. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Director of Natural Resources shall make appointments to the Board, of which 10 shall be oil and gas producers. Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to make these appointments based on names submitted to the Department of Natural Resources by oil and gas producers in the State. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  2. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  3. First Reading

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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