HB3141Introduced in the House
EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
Introduced by Jeff Keicher, District 70
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Environmental Protection Act to provide that in the case of water main installation projects, all water mains and appurtenances, including, but not limited to, fire hydrants and valves that are under the ownership and control of a public water supply and located in a public right of way or utility access easement, shall be included in the Environmental Protection Agency's written approval. Provides that design review and permitting of water mains and fire hydrants is the sole responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency and water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the written Agency permit. Requires that fire hydrants connected to a plumbing system to be installed in accordance with the Illinois Plumbing License Law and the rules and ordinances issued thereunder.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0277
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 029-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 025-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Do Pass Local Government; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0277
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