HB4689

NE IL WATER GOVERNANCE REPORT

Chamber Passed·4/14/26

Establishes a committee to report on water governance in Northeastern Illinois.

The bill creates the Northeastern Illinois Water Governance Advisory Committee within the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. The Committee will develop a report for the Governor and General Assembly on water governance in the region. The report will cover projected water needs through 2075, adequacy of current water sources, risks to water security, existing data collection, potential government structures for water management, and recommendations for improving water quality and affordability.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 14
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Apr 15

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

Apr 15

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham