2008 Legislation Update

I have great news to add to the blog. Rep. Karen May has introduced HB4789. The bill was introduced February 6, 2008. The synopsis of the bill reads as follows:

"Amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Requires the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pollution Control Board, to adopt rules for radon control for all new residential buildings. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately."

This is great news. Thank you Karen.

We will need your assistance in shepherding this bill through the Legislature.

Check back here often for updates.

3-30-2007 Update

Here is what happened this week.

HB1425 - Illinois Radon Awareness Act

3-27-07 Arrived in Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor – Donne E. Trotter – Majority Caucus Whip

3-28-07 First Senate Reading
Referred to Rules Committee

3-30-07 Assigned to Housing and Community Affairs Committee


HB1660 – Radon Awareness Month

3-27-07 Arrived in Senate
Placed on Calendar - Order of First Reading