Tuesday, March 24, 2009
HB4223 Passed by Illinois House March 24, 2009
HB4223 was passed by the house today by a vote of 112-002-000. We will continue to monitor the bill as it makes its way through the Senate.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March 18, 2009 Update
There has been some activity with the radon bills which warrents updating.
HB1088 has been amended to create the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes. The amendment has been referred to the Rules Committee.
HB2287 has been re-referred to the Rules Committee as it was not acted on by the Revenue and Finance Committee. Nothing will probably happen with the effort to create a tax credit for radon testing and mitigation. However, the seed has been planted. Maybe the economy will be better next year and we can try again.
HB3830 has been voted out of the Environment and Energy Committee and is on the calendar for second reading.
HB4223 is currently scheduled for third reading in the house.
HB1088 has been amended to create the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes. The amendment has been referred to the Rules Committee.
HB2287 has been re-referred to the Rules Committee as it was not acted on by the Revenue and Finance Committee. Nothing will probably happen with the effort to create a tax credit for radon testing and mitigation. However, the seed has been planted. Maybe the economy will be better next year and we can try again.
HB3830 has been voted out of the Environment and Energy Committee and is on the calendar for second reading.
HB4223 is currently scheduled for third reading in the house.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
2009 Radon Legislation
There are several radon bills that have been introduced in Illinois this year. Some are housekeeping items but there are two bills that I want to make readers aware of.
HB 2287 was introduced by Rep. Dan Reitz February 18, 2009. The bill amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Authorizes a credit to taxpayers in an amount equal to the expenditures by the taxpayer for radon testing and mitigation during the taxable year. Provides that the credit may not exceed $250 per building per year.
The bill has been assigned to the Revenue and Finance Committee.
HB4223 was introduced by Rep. Karen May on February 27, 2009. The bill was amended today to read as follows.Adds a preamble. Replaces the amendatory provisions with provisions amending the School Code. Provides that it is recommended that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon. Provides that it is recommended that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques. Allows a school district to maintain, make available for review, and notify parents and faculty of test results. Requires the district to report radon test results to the State Board of Education. Requires the State Board to prepare a report every 2 years of the results from all schools that have performed tests, to be submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor. Provides that if IEMA exempts an individual from being required to be a licensed radon professional, the individual does not need to be a licensed radon professional in order to perform screening tests. Provides that if the results of a radon screening test are found to be 4.0 pCi/L or above, the school district may hire a licensed radon professional to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made. Provides that if radon levels of 4.0 pCi/L or above are found, it is recommended that affected areas be mitigated by a licensed radon mitigation professional with respect to both design and installation. Provides that a screening test may be done with a test kit found in a hardware store, department store, or home improvement store or with a kit ordered through the mail or over the Internet. Requires the kit to be provided by a laboratory licensed in accordance with the Radon Industry Licensing Act.
The bill is now on the House Calendar for second reading.
HB 2287 was introduced by Rep. Dan Reitz February 18, 2009. The bill amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Authorizes a credit to taxpayers in an amount equal to the expenditures by the taxpayer for radon testing and mitigation during the taxable year. Provides that the credit may not exceed $250 per building per year.
The bill has been assigned to the Revenue and Finance Committee.
HB4223 was introduced by Rep. Karen May on February 27, 2009. The bill was amended today to read as follows.Adds a preamble. Replaces the amendatory provisions with provisions amending the School Code. Provides that it is recommended that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon. Provides that it is recommended that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques. Allows a school district to maintain, make available for review, and notify parents and faculty of test results. Requires the district to report radon test results to the State Board of Education. Requires the State Board to prepare a report every 2 years of the results from all schools that have performed tests, to be submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor. Provides that if IEMA exempts an individual from being required to be a licensed radon professional, the individual does not need to be a licensed radon professional in order to perform screening tests. Provides that if the results of a radon screening test are found to be 4.0 pCi/L or above, the school district may hire a licensed radon professional to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made. Provides that if radon levels of 4.0 pCi/L or above are found, it is recommended that affected areas be mitigated by a licensed radon mitigation professional with respect to both design and installation. Provides that a screening test may be done with a test kit found in a hardware store, department store, or home improvement store or with a kit ordered through the mail or over the Internet. Requires the kit to be provided by a laboratory licensed in accordance with the Radon Industry Licensing Act.
The bill is now on the House Calendar for second reading.
Monday, June 9, 2008
June 9, 2008
Even though HB4789 passed the House by a vote of 111-000-000, the bill was not called out of the Senate Rules committee. We have been notified that the bill is dead for this year. Thank you to Senator Haine and Senator Althoff for sponsoring the bill in the Senate.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
HB4789 Passed by House
April 30, 2008
The bill was passed by the House 111-000-000. It is scheduled for first reading in the Senate May 7, 2008. The Chief Sponsor in the Senate is Senator William R Haines. His mailing address is 121 C Capital Building, Springfield, IL 62706. His phone number is 217-782-5247 and fax is 217-782-5340.
The bill was passed by the House 111-000-000. It is scheduled for first reading in the Senate May 7, 2008. The Chief Sponsor in the Senate is Senator William R Haines. His mailing address is 121 C Capital Building, Springfield, IL 62706. His phone number is 217-782-5247 and fax is 217-782-5340.
Friday, March 14, 2008
HB4789 out of Environment & Energy Committee
Illinois HB4789 has been amended in committee to create a new law and has been voted out of the Environment and Energy Committee. The amendment reads as follows:
"Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Radon-Resistant Residences Act. Creates the Radon-Resistant Building Codes Task Force for the purpose of making recommendations to the Governor, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board concerning the adoption of rules for building codes.
Requires the Governor, in coordination with the Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board, to propose rules to the General Assembly for radon control for all new residential buildings in the State. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately"
The amended bill is currently on the House calendar for second reading.
"Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Radon-Resistant Residences Act. Creates the Radon-Resistant Building Codes Task Force for the purpose of making recommendations to the Governor, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board concerning the adoption of rules for building codes.
Requires the Governor, in coordination with the Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board, to propose rules to the General Assembly for radon control for all new residential buildings in the State. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately"
The amended bill is currently on the House calendar for second reading.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Committee Meeting Scheduled
The Environment and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet at 4:00 pm, Wednesday 27, 2008. If you have not submitted your comments supporting the bill to the committee members, you need to get them submitted. The contact information for the Committee can be located at http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=360.
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