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HB 3331

GEOLOGY ACT SUNSET EXTENSION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Evans

HB 3331 extends Illinois's Geology Act sunset date, preserving state geological survey operations and mining/environmental regulatory authority.

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Bill Summary · HB 3331

Legislative bill overview

HB 3331 extends the sunset date of Illinois's Geology Act, preventing the statute from expiring and allowing continued geological survey and regulation activities. The bill passed the State Government Administration Committee without opposition and is currently in the Rules Committee for potential floor consideration.

Why is this important

Sunset clauses require periodic legislative reauthorization of programs, forcing review of their continued necessity and performance. Allowing the Geology Act to sunset without extension would eliminate state geological survey operations, potentially affecting mining regulation, environmental assessments, and geological resource management that industries and municipalities depend upon.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill's actual sunset date and specific provisions aren't detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess whether extension is truly necessary or if the program needs reform
  • Minimal scrutiny: Unanimous committee passage with no recorded debate suggests either broad agreement or insufficient examination of whether the Act's original purposes remain valid
  • Opportunity cost: Extending existing programs without modification may prevent evaluation of whether geological functions could be consolidated, modernized, or better funded

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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