HB 2785

Abstract

Creates the Executive Order 3 (2017) Implementation Act. Implements and supersedes the provisions of Executive Order 3 (2017) concerning transfers from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to the Environmental Protection Agency. Transfers various powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Office of Energy and Recycling under the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to the Environmental Protection Agency. Makes corresponding changes throughout the statutes. Provides that the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997 is repealed on December 31, 2025 (rather than 2021). Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 In provisions amending the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, provides that references to the "Agency" (rather than the "Department") refer to the Environmental Protection Agency. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions amending the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, provides that references to the "Agency" (rather than the "Department") refer to the Environmental Protection Agency. Corrects typographical errors in provisions amending the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act and the Recycled Newsprint Use Act.