State Representative Ron Sandack to be Honored for 100% Pro-Environment Voting Record in Springfield

The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) announced today that State Representative Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) will be honored later this month for his perfect voting record in 2015 on environmental legislation.

“I was incredibly pleased to learn of the IEC’s approval of my voting record as it relates to environmental issues,” said Sandack. “For 40 years, this group has been a respected leader and advocate for those who cherish the environment, and their recognition means a great deal to me.”

In determining lawmaker support of the environment, the IEC considered lawmakers’ votes on seven specific bills, including:

· HB 352: Allows for bobcat hunting in Illinois

· HB 2607 and HB 1485: “Clean Jobs” bills that will grow the share of energy Illinois gets from renewables, expands energy efficiency targets and creates a framework for reducing carbon pollution

· SB 681: Adds new invasive species to the list of plants that cannot be sold or distributed in Illinois.

· HB 1455: Increases electronic waste recycling goals, provides a lower cost and environmentally safe disposal option for CRT glass, and removes costs to local governments

· HB 1326: Protects the Mahomet Aquifer by prohibiting certain MGP waste from landfills

· HB 437: Allows for temporary and permanent sites that are allowed to collect organic composting materials

“Ron Sandack is a leader for the environment in Springfield, and voted 100% of the time with the environmental community on seven pieces of key legislation,” said IEC Executive Director Jen Walling. “The IEC is honored by Representative Sandack’s dedication to Illinois’ environment and we look forward to working together in the future.”

Sandack will be recognized for his 100% scorecard performance at the IEC’s Environmental Leadership Dinner on September 24.