Illinois HB 5070: EPA-FEDERAL BACKSTOP
Status: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0510 (as of 2026-06-26)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 5070
Sponsors: Ann M. Williams, Theresa Mah, Janet Yang Rohr, Laura Ellman, Adriane L. Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen
Bill Text
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