Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

IL HB 2132 · House Bill · 103rd

Stage: Passed first chamber
Started in: House
Sponsors: 54
Latest action: Apr 25, 2024

What it does

Creates the Illinois Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot Program Act. Creates the Illinois Rust Belt to Green Belt Fund as a special fund in the State treasury and makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Provides that the Fund shall be used by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to encourage and facilitate the employment of construction workforces located in underrepresented populations. Provides that applicants that are applying for a new utility-scale offshore wind project with the Illinois Power Agency shall file with the Department, as part of the applicant's application, an equity and inclusion plan. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning…

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Passed first chamber · Apr 25, 2024
Law (Not started)

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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Illinois.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.