Illinois Compiled Statutes
Chapter 415 - ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
415 ILCS 155/ - Environmental Justice Act.

(415 ILCS 155/1)
Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Environmental Justice Act.

(Source: P.A. 97-391, eff. 8-16-11.)

(415 ILCS 155/5)
Sec. 5. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that:
(Source: P.A. 97-391, eff. 8-16-11.)

(415 ILCS 155/10)
Sec. 10. Commission on Environmental Justice.
(a) The Commission on Environmental Justice is established and consists of the following 24 voting members:
(b) Of the initial members of the Commission appointed by the Governor, 5 shall serve for a 2-year term and 5 shall serve for a 1-year term, as designated by the Governor at the time of appointment. Thereafter, the members appointed by the Governor shall serve 2-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as appointments. Members of the Commission appointed by the Governor may not receive compensation for their service on the Commission and are not entitled to reimbursement for expenses.
(c) The Governor shall designate a Chairperson from among the Commission's members. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson, but no later than 90 days after the effective date of this Act and at least quarterly thereafter.
(d) The Commission shall:
(e) On or before October 1, 2011 and each October 1 thereafter, the Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly.
(f) The Environmental Protection Agency shall provide administrative and other support to the Commission.

(Source: P.A. 99-541, eff. 1-1-17.)

(415 ILCS 155/99)
Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.

(Source: P.A. 97-391, eff. 8-16-11.)