HB3278

EPA-PLASTIC PELLET FREE WATERS

Chamber Passed·4/7/25

Illinois HB3278 prohibits the discharge of plastic pellets and preproduction plastic materials into water, and mandates rules for wastewater and.

Illinois HB3278, known as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, prohibits the discharge of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials into water, including wastewater and runoff. The Environmental Protection Agency must adopt rules to establish effluent limitations for these materials. The bill also grants the Agency emergency rulemaking powers to expedite implementation. The prohibition and rule-making requirements apply to facilities regulated under specific federal regulations. The emergency rulemaking provision is repealed one year after the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–38 · Apr 7, 2025
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading in House

68 Yea

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38 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

10:00 AM

Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

May 4

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

Apr 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Mar 30

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez