HB2391

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EPA-WASTEWATER INDUSTRY USE

What this bill does

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding wastewater reuse, provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the use of treated municipal wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works is authorized for irrigation and industrial use (rather than only irrigation) when conducted in accordance with a permit issued under certain provisions of the Act.

Sponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-01-31
PASSED INTO LAW

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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Public Engagement

55 witness slips filed 55 proponents / 0 opponents 23 organizations

Witness slips

55 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
Benjamin Whipple Paul L. Williams & Associates METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Brad Babcook Chemical Industry Council of Illinois Chemical Industry Council of Illinois Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Brendan OConnor Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Chris Davis Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Farm Bureau Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Chris Krusa Sierra Club Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Daniel Robles Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Environmental Council Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Deborah Halpern self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Diane Cushing Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Donald Oplt self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Donovan Griffith Illinois Manufacturers' Association Illinois Manufacturers' Association Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Eileen Rico self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Frida Furman Climate Reality Project Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Jackie McGrath None Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
John Amdor Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group Metropolitan Planning Council Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Jordan Ryan Illinois Chamber of Commerce Illinois Chamber of Commerce Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Kathryn Balk NA self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Kay Ahaus Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Laura Davis self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Mary Grose self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Mike Grady Strategic Advocacy Group Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Nicole Saulsberry sierra club Illinois Sierra Club Illinois Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Phyllis B Rubin Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Rachel Fredericks self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Rachel Siegel Illinois Beaver Alliance self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Rosemary Maziarz Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Sandra Loftus self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Sandy Crawford self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Sarah Fredericks Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Sherry D Wilson Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Toni Louise Oplt self Metro East Green Alliance Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Toni Louise Oplt self self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
William Ahaus Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
William Koehl Self Self Proponent Environment and Conservation 2025-05-01
Alice Tell League of Women Voters Chicago League of Women Voters Chicago Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Andrea Densham Alliance for the Great Lakes Alliance for the Great Lakes Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Anne Logue SSI Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Benjamin Whipple Paul L. Williams & Associates METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Blake Andonov Illinois Environmental Council Illinois Environmental Council Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Brad Babcook Chemical Industry Council of Illinois Chemical Industry Council of Illinois Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Brendan OConnor Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Catherine Mc Donald self self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Curt Fiedler Morrill & Fiedler, LLC Wheaton Sanitary District Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Donald Oplt self self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Donovan Griffith Illinois Manufacturers' Association Illinois Manufacturers' Association Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Elaine Nekritz Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group Metropolitan Planning Council Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
john C Hanley IUOE Local 399 Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
John Coultas Illinois Municipal League Illinois Municipal League Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Jordan Ryan Illinois Chamber of Commerce Illinois Chamber of Commerce Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Mary Grose self self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Nicole Saulsberry sierra club Illinois Sierra Club Illinois Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Rachel Siegel Illinois Beaver Alliance self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Sandy Crawford self self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Toni Louise Oplt self Metro East Green Alliance Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Toni Louise Oplt self self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04
Virginia Woulfe-Beile self self Proponent Energy & Environment 2025-03-04

Roll-call votes

Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.

Date Chamber Type Description Yea Nay Present NV Outcome Margin Deciding voters
H Committee Energy & Environment 26 0 0 3 Passed 26 —
H Floor Third Reading 113 0 0 5 Passed 113 —
2025-05-01 S Committee Environment and Conservation 8 0 0 2 Passed 8 —
2025-05-22 S Floor May 22, 2025 58 0 0 1 Passed 58 —

Action History

42 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0219. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-01-31 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Tracy Katz Muhl House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-04 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-04 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-25 Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Suzanne M. Ness Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-04 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 026-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kimberly Du Buclet Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-05 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-19 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-19 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-07 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. William "Will" Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed113-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Ugaste Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jason R. Bunting Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09 Cross-Chamber Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-09 Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-09 Cross-Chamber Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-09 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-04-09 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-23 Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-05-01 Committee Action Positive
Do PassEnvironment and Conservation; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-01 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-01 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-07 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-07 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Thaddeus Jones Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-20 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-22 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-22 Concurrence Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-20 Governor Action Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15 Governor Action Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0219 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2025-01-31 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Tracy Katz Muhl House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-04 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-04 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-02-25 House Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Suzanne M. Ness Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-04 House Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 026-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) Committee Action Positive
2025-03-05 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kimberly Du Buclet Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-05 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process Positive
2025-03-19 House Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) Floor Process Positive
2025-03-19 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-04-07 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-07 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Beth Canty Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-07 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-07 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-07 House Added Co-SponsorRep. William "Will" Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed113-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 Floor Vote Positive
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dan Ugaste Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dave Severin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Jason R. Bunting Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-09 Senate Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-09 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 Procedural —
2025-04-09 Senate Chief Senate SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-09 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-04-09 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-04-23 Senate Assigned toEnvironment and Conservation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-05-01 Senate Do PassEnvironment and Conservation; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) Committee Action Positive
2025-05-01 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-01 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Sara Feigenholtz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-07 Senate Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-07 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Thaddeus Jones Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-20 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-22 Senate Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) Floor Vote Positive
2025-05-22 House Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 Concurrence Positive
2025-05-27 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-06-20 House Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law
2025-08-15 House Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0219 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law