State Representative Brad Halbrook | Illinois General Assembly
State Representative Brad Halbrook | Illinois General Assembly
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding prohibited acts, provides that no person shall operate a commercial energy conversion facility in a manner that causes, threatens, or allows the release of oil, lubricant, hydraulic fluid, transformer solvent, insulation fluid, cleaning fluid, or any other similar fluid from the facility. Provides that any person who violates this prohibition shall, for each day of violation, be liable for a civil penalty of $1,000. Provides for a 100% reduction in penalty for a person who promptly self-discloses noncompliance with this provision and promptly begins repairs."
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Environmental Protection Act by prohibiting the operation of commercial energy conversion facilities that cause or threaten the release of harmful fluids such as oil, lubricants, hydraulic fluid, and other similar substances. Violations of this prohibition result in a civil penalty of $1,000 per day. However, the bill provides a 100% reduction in penalties for operators who promptly self-disclose noncompliance and begin repairs. The bill aims to prevent environmental contamination from energy facilities by emphasizing the importance of quick resolution and transparency from operators regarding potential violations.
Brad Halbrook is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 107th House District. He replaced previous state representative Blaine Wilhour in 2023.
Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.
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| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1347 | 01/14/2025 | Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding prohibited acts, provides that no person shall operate a commercial energy conversion facility in a manner that causes, threatens, or allows the release of oil, lubricant, hydraulic fluid, transformer solvent, insulation fluid, cleaning fluid, or any other similar fluid from the facility. Provides that any person who violates this prohibition shall, for each day of violation, be liable for a civil penalty of $1,000. Provides for a 100% reduction in penalty for a person who promptly self-discloses noncompliance with this provision and promptly begins repairs. |
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