HB3614

EPA-CARBON CAPTURE-AQUIFER

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3614 amends the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit carbon sequestration activities in sequestration facilities that overlie.

Illinois HB3614 amends the Environmental Protection Act by adding a prohibition on carbon sequestration activities in sequestration facilities that overlie, underlie, or pass through sole-source aquifers. The bill defines "sole-source aquifer" as an aquifer designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The prohibition does not apply to existing activities permitted by the EPA or to Class VI wells with certain conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

4:00 PM

Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Apr 16, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 8, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter