SB0224Introduced in the Senate
EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
Introduced by Donald DeWitte, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Environmental Protection Act to provide that in the case of water main installation projects, all water main 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 main and fire hydrants is the sole responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency and water main 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 . . . . . . . . . 104-0079
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
108
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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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 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0079
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