SB3556Introduced in the Senate
EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP
Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions concerning the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, and landfills, provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board shall not adopt any standards that are less stringent than those existing in Board regulations. Provides that various provisions of the Act shall not be construed to limit the right of a person to submit to the Board, or for the Board to adopt, regulations more stringent than the regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Environment and Conservation Committee · March 26, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Laura Ellman | 21 | Yes |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Mark Walker | 27 | Yes |
| Julie Morrison | 29 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Not Voting |
| Andrew Chesney | 45 | No |
| Paul Faraci | 52 | Yes |
| Jason Plummer | 55 | No |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Postponed - Environment and Conservation
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Postponed - Environment and Conservation
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Environment and Conservation
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 006-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 006-002-001
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Ellman
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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