HB3294
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What this bill does
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines "organic waste". Provides that no person shall conduct an organic waste composting operation, other than a landscape waste composting operation, without an Agency permit. Exempts from this permitting requirement: (1) persons conducting an organic waste composting operation that (i) has no more than 25 cubic yards of source-separated organic waste, composting additives, composting material, or end-product compost on-site at any one time and (ii) is not engaging in commercial activity and (2) persons conducting an organic waste composting operation that meets certain siting and operational requirements.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Medium
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 68%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Crossed Chambers · Last action 363 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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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.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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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.
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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
Hoan Huynh
Low Influence (#92)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Hoan Huynh advance 3% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
45 witness slips filed
45 proponents / 0 opponents
16 organizations
Witness slips
45 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-21 |
| Anne Logue | SSI | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 | |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Jonathan Pereira Plant Chicago NFP | Plant Chicago | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 | |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Kyle Rominger | Illinois EPA | Illinois EPA | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Paula Clark | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| William Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-20 |
| Blake Andonov | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Catherine Mc Donald | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Charles Waldman | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Elizabeth Schmidt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Eric Sullivan | None | None | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Eugene Boone | None | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Gail Cohen | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 | |
| Heidi Kohz | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jackie McGrath | None | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jennie Thai | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Jordan Parker | Triveni Institute | Triveni Institute | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Katherine Tellock | Chicago Environmentalists | Chicago Environmentalists | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kathleen Gomez | not applicabale | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kay M Christ | none | myself | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kira Christoforidis | None | Kira Christoforidis | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Kyle Rominger | Illinois EPA | Illinois EPA | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| La Vesha Parker | Not applicable | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Manisha Reddy Devidi | Northwestern University | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Marjorie Woolard | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Neil Marklund | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Nikole Chumley | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Paul Berland | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Rachel Siegel | Illinois Beaver Alliance | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Sandy Crawford | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| TANIA HUGHES | Illinois Resident | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | Metro East Green Alliance | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| Violeta Jimenez | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy & Environment | 2025-03-18 |
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 |
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| H | Committee | Energy & Environment | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 29 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 112 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Passed | 112 | — |
Action History
24 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Hoan Huynh House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-03-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-11
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.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Lilian Jiménez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 029-000-000 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.
2025-03-21
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed112-000-000 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.
2025-04-09
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. Rachel Ventura 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.
2025-04-11
Cross-Chamber
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Alternate chief sponsor designated.
2025-04-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Hoan Huynh House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-06 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-06 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-06 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toEnergy & Environment Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Lilian Jiménez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateEnergy & Environment Committee; 029-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-21 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed112-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 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. Rachel Ventura 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 | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Adriane Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |