AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES House SponsorsRep. Harry Osterman 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act30 ILCS 105/5.719 new Creates the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Act. Requires the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, with the consultation of the Director of Natural Resources, to establish a permit program for oceangoing vessels to prevent the discharge of aquatic invasive species into State waters of the Great Lakes. Sets standards for issuance of permits. Requires cooperation with other states, Canada, and others. Contains provisions concerning fees and fines, reporting, monitoring, and review and enforcement. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. 2/26/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Osterman 2/26/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2009HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die