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Creates the Riparian Protection and Water Quality Practices Act. Requires landowners who own property that is adjacent to a water body identified and mapped on a buffer-protection map to maintain a buffer to protect the State's water resources. Sets forth requirements concerning the types of buffers that must be installed and the timelines for their installation. Requires soil and water conservation districts to develop and submit to each local water management authority a summary of watercourses within their jurisdiction by July 1, 2026. Requires local water management authorities to incorporate these recommendations into their comprehensive water management plans. Exempts certain lands from the requirements of the Act. Allows the Department to withhold funding from local authorities that fail to implement the Act. Contains provisions concerning judicial review of decisions of the Department of Natural Resources. Specifies that the Act applies to State property. Defines terms.
Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Last Action
Mar 3, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 2 co
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura