WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT Senate SponsorsSen. James F. Clayborne, Jr., Dale E. Risinger, Christine Radogno and Dale A. Righter 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die New Act30 ILCS 105/5.620 newCreates the Wetlands Protection Act. Provides that any person who intends to discharge dredged or fill material into a wetland, drain a wetland, or excavate a wetland resulting in more than incidental fallback may request a determination from the Environmental Protection Agency as to the existence, location, and surface area of any wetlands on or contiguous to the affected property. Provides for the classification of wetlands and provides different criteria for obtaining a permit for the regulated activity based on the classification. Creates the Illinois Wetlands Advisory Committee. Preempts home rule. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Wetlands Management Fund. 11/19/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 11/19/2003SenateFirst Reading 11/19/2003SenateReferred to Rules 5/25/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale E. Risinger 5/25/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 5/25/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die