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HB 3927

Relating to electric transmission infrastructure.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Darcey Edwards and 1 co-sponsor

Appropriates $665.7M to Illinois EPA for FY2025 to support programs, staffing, grants, labs, vehicle inspections, EV rebates, and related federal-award activities.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3927

HB 3927 — Summary (Introduced version)

Important note: The bill file lists the short title “Relating to electric transmission infrastructure,” but the text provided is an appropriations act for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This summary describes the content of the IEPA appropriations text as supplied. If you need a summary of an electric-transmission infrastructure bill under the same number, please provide that text or confirm which version to summarize.

Main purpose

Appropriates funds to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, to support IEPA programs, staffing, grants, contracts, laboratory operations, vehicle inspection and EV rebate programs, and federal-award related activities.

Overall funding

  • Total requested (by fund type shown in header):
    • Other State Funds: $538,365,638
    • Federal Funds: $127,354,278
    • Total: $665,719,916

Key provisions and major line items

  • Administration (multiple dedicated funds): contract and electronic data processing allocations across U.S. EPA Fund, Underground Storage Tank Fund, Solid Waste Management Fund, Subtitle D Management Fund, Water Revolving Fund, Hazardous Waste Fund, Illinois Clean Water Fund, Environmental Protection Permit & Inspection Fund, and Vehicle Inspection Fund (individual line items range from $150,000 to $2,000,000).
  • EPA Special State Projects Trust Fund: $1,453,800 for environmental programs and prior years’ costs.
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Fund: $400,000 for costs tied to federal assistance-defined environmental projects.
  • Oil Spill Response Fund: $250,000 (per Environmental Protection Act §25c-1).
  • Environmental Protection Trust Fund: $4,000,000 for awards and grants directed by the Trust Fund Commission.
  • Motor Fuel Tax Fund: $32,000,000 deposited into the Vehicle Inspection Fund.
  • Air Pollution Control:
    • U.S. EPA-funded air projects: $19,476,000 (including $412,000 for City of Chicago).
    • Clean Air Act Permit Fund: $19,915,000 for Title V activities; additional $1,000,000 contractual and $7,000,000 enforcement (including Energy Transition Act enforcement).
    • Vehicle Inspection Fund (air-related staffing and operations): multiple items totaling ~ $31+ million (examples: Personal services $5,535,600; contractual services $20,000,000; retirement/social security/insurance and equipment listed).
  • Electric Vehicle Rebate Fund: $14,600,000 total (Personal services and other expenses $600,000; Grants & Rebates $14,000,000) to administer EV rebates and an Ethanol Fuel Research Program.
  • Climate/IRA-related: $3,000,000 from U.S. EPA Fund for planning and grants related to the Inflation Reduction Act Climate Pollution Reduction Grant planning program.
  • Alternative Compliance Market Account Fund: $150,000 for emissions reduction market program costs.
  • Laboratory services:
    • Community Water Supply Laboratory Fund: $1,330,200 for testing and administration.
    • Laboratory Certification Fund: $574,400 for administering lab certification.
    • Additional Illinois Clean Water Fund and other lab/clean water appropriations (text truncated in provided document).

Who is affected

  • Illinois EPA (primary recipient/implementer)
  • State employees (funding for positions, retirement, benefits)
  • Municipalities and regional programs (e.g., City of Chicago air projects)
  • Vehicle owners and dealerships (through vehicle inspection system funding and EV rebates)
  • Water systems and community water supply laboratories (testing & certification)
  • Regulated entities subject to Clean Air Act Title V, underground storage tanks, hazardous waste, and solid waste programs
  • Entities participating in IRA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant planning and emissions-market programs
  • Contractors/vendors supporting IT, lab services, and program administration

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced/first reading: Feb 25, 2025 (filed with Clerk Feb 21, 2025; Rep. Robyn Gabel sponsor)
  • Read first time: Mar 27, 2025; public hearing held Mar 27, 2025
  • Committee referrals: Environmental Regulation; Climate, Energy, and Environment (with subsequent referral to Ways and Means); Rules Committee; Speaker’s desk
  • Current status: In committee upon adjournment (as of Jun 28, 2025)
  • Companion bill: SB 277

Notes and caveats

  • The provided document is truncated in places; additional appropriations and specifics may appear in the full text.
  • The discrepancy between the bill short title and the text suggests possible clerical mismatch—verify the official enrolled text or legislative summary on the Illinois General Assembly website for final/complete language before acting on or citing this bill.

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

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