Politics & Government
New Illinois Laws 2018: Energy, Utilities, Environment
Review the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
Eligible Utility (HB 3396): Changes the definition of "eligible utility" in the Illinois Joint Municipal Electric Power Act to include independent system operators, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), or an entity that participates in either of those systems.
Radioactive Waste Task Group (HB 3048): Changes the Illinois Low‐level Radioactive Waste Management Act to end the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Task Group and to give the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency the authority to select and manage regional disposal facility sites.
Metal Beverage Containers (HB 2383): Amends the Environmental Protection Act to permit retailers to sell products in a metal beverage container, known as a crawler.
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Abolish Radon Task Force (HB 2719): Amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act to remove the definition of the Task Force on Radon Resistant Building Codes from existing law.
Abolishing Hazardous Materials Advisory Board (HB 2733): Changes the Hazardous Materials Emergency Act to end the Hazardous Materials Advisory Board.
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