DNR FLOOD EVENT CONSTRUCTION Senate SponsorsSen. Jil Tracy 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 615 ILCS 5/40 newAmends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Provides that, for construction related to worst-case analysis flood events, the Department of Natural Resources shall (1) for levee improvements, provide notice of submissions, a detailed timeline, specific requirements, and any internal review procedures to the submitter within 90 days; (2) for rural construction along navigable waterways, permit a water surface profile increase of 0.5 feet; (3) for urban construction, permit a water surface profile increase of 0.1 feet; and (4) require a mitigation analysis only if water surface profile increases exceed an induced head study. Effective immediately. 2/4/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy 2/4/2025SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation 3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 2/3/2026SenateRe-assigned to Environment and Conservation 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments