DNR-AQUIFER STUDY Senate SponsorsSen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.-Pamela J. Althoff-Christine Radogno, Dale A. Righter-Dale E. Risinger-Susan Garrett and John M. Sullivan House Sponsors(Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson-Dan Reitz-Chapin Rose-Robert W. Churchill-George Scully, Jr., Sara Feigenholtz, Robert F. Flider, Michael K. Smith, Ricca Slone, Brandon W. Phelps, Ed Sullivan, Jr., Jack D. Franks, Deborah L. Graham, William J. Grunloh and Karen May) 11/25/2003SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0608 20 ILCS 805/1-30 newAmends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to conduct a study to (i) develop an understanding of the geology of each aquifer in the State; (ii) determine the groundwater flow through the geologic units and the interaction of groundwater with surface waters; and (iii) determine the chemistry of the geologic units and the groundwater in those units. Requires the Department to develop geologic and groundwater flow models for each underground aquifer in the State based upon information obtained from the study. Effective immediately.Fiscal Note (Department of Natural Resources) The fiscal impact is estimated at $2 million annually for staff, support costs, technical studies, and groundwater investigation. 2/19/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr. 2/19/2003SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2003SenateReferred to Rules 2/26/2003SenateAssigned to Environment & Energy 3/5/2003SenatePostponed - Environment & Energy 3/13/2003SenateDo Pass Environment & Energy; 011-000-000 3/13/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 18, 2003 3/17/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 3/18/2003SenateSecond Reading 3/18/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2003 3/18/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/18/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 3/18/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale E. Risinger 3/20/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 3/20/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 3/20/2003HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/20/2003HouseArrived in House 3/20/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/20/2003HouseFirst Reading 3/20/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/27/2003HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 3/27/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/27/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose 3/27/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Churchill 3/28/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed 3/31/2003HouseAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation Committee 4/9/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture and Conservation Committee; 011-002-001 4/9/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2003HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. George Scully, Jr. 4/10/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 4/15/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 4/30/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/30/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ricca Slone 4/30/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/8/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 118-000-000 5/8/2003SenatePassed Both Houses 5/8/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr. 5/8/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/8/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham 5/8/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William J. Grunloh 5/8/2003HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 6/6/2003SenateSent to the Governor 7/29/2003SenateGovernor Vetoed 10/23/2003SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto November 4, 2003 11/4/2003SenateMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr. 11/5/2003SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 11/5/2003Senate3/5 Vote Required 11/5/2003SenateOverride Governor Veto - Senate Passed 055-000-001 11/6/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Total Veto November 18, 2003 11/6/2003HouseMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 11/20/2003House3/5 Vote Required 11/20/2003HouseOverride Governor Veto - House Passed 088-019-004 11/20/2003SenateBoth Houses Override Total Veto 11/25/2003SenateEffective Date November 20, 2003 11/25/2003SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0608