Hello Fellow Climate Activists,

Below are several bills in the Illinois State Legislature that you can file witness slips for and make an impact in Illinois on climate and environmental justice issues.

Instructions on filing a witness slip:

Click on the SUPPORT/OPPOSE links at the end of the statements and it will take you to the witness slip dashboard.

Before beginning, we recommend clicking the "log on" button on the very top right to create an account. While you don't have to do this, it will enable you to view or edit any slips you enter at a later time.

Under Section I. Identification, input your address or information. If you are filing as an individual, put your home address. If you are affiliated with an organization, but not authorized to represent it, you might include the information under "firm/business."
Under Section II. Representation, it is recommended that you enter "self" or NA, unless you are authorized to represent an organization.
Under Section III. Position, click "Proponent ".
Under Section IV. Testimony, click "Record of Appearance Only."

Then please click "Create (Slip)" located at the bottom right corner.

You may see a box that you will have to check saying that you agree to ILGA's Terms of Agreement in the bottom left corner. You may also see a Captcha system to prove you are not a bot once you click on "Create (Slip)"

House Energy and Environment -

Air Quality Fund - HB 1230 (Harper) Creates the Air Quality Impact Mitigation Fund within the IEPA for mitigating harmful air pollution in environmental justice communities. SUPPORT

Washing Machine Microfiber Filter - HB 1370 (Didech) Requires all washing machines sold after January 2030 to include a filter that prevents harmful, plastic microfibers from entering our waterways and drinking water. SUPPORT

EPA Appliance Standards - HB 1612 (Canty) Establishes the Illinois Appliance Standards Act, which mandates minimum energy efficiency standards for various appliances including sprinklers, faucets, computers, gas fireplaces, etc. Illinois PIRG is the lead on this. SUPPORT

EV Rebate Update - HB 2380 (LaPointe) Expands the EV Rebate program to accept applications for the entire year. SUPPORT

Renewable Energy Fund - HB 3374 (Mussman) Extends the sunset date of the utility fee that funds certain renewable energy and coal safety programs. SUPPORT

Corporate Emission Reporting - HB 3673 (Du Buclet) It creates reporting standards for corporations to submit emission reports to the Secretary of State. SUPPORT