HB4689Introduced in the House
NE IL WATER GOVERNANCE REPORT
Introduced by Tracy Katz Muhl, District 57
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), in consultation with the Northeastern Illinois Water Governance Advisory Committee (rather than in consultation with the Northeastern Illinois Water Governance Advisory Committee and the Metropolitan Planning Organization) shall develop and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a regional planning-level assessment of the sufficiency, management, and governance of water resources and drinking water systems in Illinois (rather than a report of legislative recommendations) within 24 months of funds being appropriated to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (rather than by May 31, 2027). Provides that, to facilitate the development of the assessment, relevant State agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Public Health, and the Illinois State Water Survey, shall provide relevant data sets, documentation, and information to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning as soon as practicable, subject to applicable confidentiality requirements. Provides that the Northeastern Illinois Water Governance Advisory Committee shall be dissolved on the day after the report is submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly (rather than July 1, 2027). Provides that the provisions added by the amendatory Act shall be repealed on December 31, 2030. Makes other changes. Provides for the repeal of these provisions on December 31, 2030.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 14, 2026
75
Yes
34
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 017-009-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
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; 016-009-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-034-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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