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Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
ILLINOIS CLIMATE CHANGE ACT
Creates the Illinois Climate Change Act. Provides that the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint to the Environmental Protection Agency a Deputy Director for Climate Change to supervise Agency programs designed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions level in this State. Provides that the Agency shall conduct an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in the State. Provides that the Agency shall report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly and that, by July 1, 2008, the Agency shall present to the Governor and General Assembly a plan to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions level in the State by the year 2020. Requires the Agency to consult with other states and the federal government about the most effective strategies and methods to reduce greenhouse gases. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 08/27/2007 - Governor Approved Bill Text
ILLINOIS COOL CITIES ACT
Creates the Illinois Cool Cities Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide technical assistance, if needed, to units of local government in the State that have endorsed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Provides that any unit of local government may request designation as an Illinois Cool City if the unit of local government has (i) endorsed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and (ii) prepared and approved a plan to achieve a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by the year 2012. Provides for designation of Illinois Cool Cities upon certain findings by the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency. Effective immediately.
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Latest Action: 08/27/2007 - Governor Approved Bill Text
ILLINOIS COOL CITIES ACT
Creates the Illinois Cool Cities Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide technical assistance, if needed, to units of local government in the State that have endorsed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Provides that any unit of local government may request designation as an Illinois Cool City if the unit of local government has (i) endorsed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and (ii) prepared and approved a plan to achieve a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by the year 2012. Provides for designation of Illinois Cool Cities upon certain findings by the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
ILLINOIS CLIMATE CHANGE ACT
Creates the Illinois Climate Change Act. Provides that the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint to the Environmental Protection Agency a Deputy Director for Climate Change to supervise Agency programs designed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions level in this State. Provides that the Agency shall conduct an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in the State. Provides that the Agency shall report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly and that, by July 1, 2008, the Agency shall present to the Governor and General Assembly a plan to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions level in the State by the year 2020. Requires the Agency to consult with other states and the federal government about the most effective strategies and methods to reduce greenhouse gases. Effective immediately.
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