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 Bill Status of SB3174  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  OIL & GAS-WELL

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Antonio Muñoz - Jacqueline Y. Collins - Melinda Bush - Julie A. Morrison - Iris Y. Martinez, Heather A. Steans, Daniel Biss, Napoleon Harris, III, Thomas Cullerton, Cristina Castro, Scott M. Bennett, Omar Aquino, Laura M. Murphy, Mattie Hunter and Ira I. Silverstein

House Sponsors
(Rep. Jay Hoffman, Robyn Gabel and Laura Fine)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/5/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1190

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 725/12.5 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Provides that wells with horizontal or directional extensions from a vertical bore hole shall not be classified as confidential. Provides that the length and direction of these wells shall be included in the Department of Natural Resources' weekly permit logs. Provides that all chemicals used during drilling and completion of these wells shall be contained in specified publications. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 725/12.5 new
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 725/1from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5401
225 ILCS 725/6from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5409
225 ILCS 725/6.1from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5410
225 ILCS 725/6.3 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. Defines "directional drilling" and "horizontal well". Provides that an application for a well permit shall include additional specified information. Provides that horizontal wells or wells drilled utilizing directional drilling shall be prohibited from classification as confidential. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall post a notice on its website indicating all permits issued during the preceding week with specified information on a weekly basis. Provides that a well drilling and completion report for horizontal wells or wells drilled using directional drilling shall contain specified information. Provides that, subject to specified provisions of the Act, the Illinois State Geological Survey and the Department shall make all well drilling and completion reports for horizontal wells or wells drilled using directional drilling public by posting the information on their websites within 30 days after receipt of the reports. Provides requirements for an applicant, permittee, or person subject to the Act that furnishes chemical disclosure information to the Survey or Department under a claim of trade secret. Provides appeal procedures for the denial of a trade secret request. Provides that the information furnished under the claim of trade secret shall be protected from disclosure if the Survey or Department determines that the information has not been published, disseminated, or otherwise become a matter of general public knowledge and the information has competitive value. Requires the Survey or Department to adopt rules concerning the provision of information furnished under the claim of trade secret to a health professional who states a need for the information and articulates why the information is needed. Provides that the Survey or Department shall disclose information furnished under a claim of trade secret to specified personnel when there is a release of a chemical or additive used for drilling or completing a well and it is necessary to protect public health or the environment. Makes other changes.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 725/1
225 ILCS 725/6
225 ILCS 725/6.1
225 ILCS 725/6.3 new
Adds reference to:
215 ILCS 5/534.3from Ch. 73, par. 1065.84-3
215 ILCS 5/534.4from Ch. 73, par. 1065.84-4

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. If and only if Senate Bill 1737 of the 100th General Assembly becomes law in the form in which it passed both houses, amends the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that the definition of "covered claim" includes an unearned premium if the company assuming or being allocated the policy becomes insolvent. Provides that the definition of "insolvent company" includes a company which has assumed or has been allocated a policy obligation through merger, division, consolidation, or reinsurance. Effective immediately or on the date Senate Bill 1737 of the 100th General Assembly becomes law, whichever is later.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2018SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2/16/2018SenateFirst Reading
  2/16/2018SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/27/2018SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
  2/27/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  2/28/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
  2/28/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
  3/8/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss
  4/3/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  4/6/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  4/6/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/10/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  4/10/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  4/10/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation
  4/11/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  4/11/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
  4/12/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/12/2018SenateDo Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 006-002-000
  4/12/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 17, 2018
  4/17/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  4/17/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
  4/17/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  4/17/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  4/17/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
  4/17/2018SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  4/18/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  4/18/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/19/2018SenateSecond Reading
  4/19/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 23, 2018
  4/26/2018SenateThird Reading - Passed; 032-017-000
  4/26/2018HouseArrived in House
  4/26/2018HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
  4/26/2018HouseFirst Reading
  4/26/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/4/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  5/7/2018HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  5/9/2018HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  5/9/2018HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
  5/15/2018HouseTo Petroleum Regulation Subcommittee
  5/18/2018HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/20/2018HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
  11/20/2018HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  11/20/2018HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  11/26/2018HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
  11/26/2018HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
  11/27/2018SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Antonio Muñoz
  11/28/2018HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
  11/28/2018HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 020-000-000
  11/28/2018HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11/28/2018HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  11/28/2018HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  11/29/2018HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  11/29/2018HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
  1/2/2019SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  1/2/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - January 2, 2019
  1/8/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Antonio Muñoz
  1/8/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  1/8/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  1/8/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 051-001-000
  1/8/2019SenateSenate Concurs
  1/8/2019SenatePassed Both Houses
  2/6/2019SenateSent to the Governor
  4/5/2019SenateGovernor Approved
  4/5/2019SenateEffective Date April 5, 2019
  4/5/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1190

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