MAHOMET AQUIFER PROTECTION Senate SponsorsSen. Scott M. Bennett-Andy Manar and Chapin Rose House Sponsors(Rep. Carol Ammons-Chad Hays-Patricia R. Bellock-Daniel V. Beiser, Cynthia Soto and Sue Scherer) 8/25/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0403 New ActCreates the Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force Act. Creates the Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force to address the issue of maintaining the clean drinking water of the Mahomet Aquifer. Contains provisions concerning the appointment of members, compensation, and the duties of the Task Force. Provides that on or before July 1, 2018 that the Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force shall report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and Governor. Provides for the Act's repeal on July 1, 2019. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force shall include two members (rather than one member) representing a national and waste and recycling organization. Adds one member representing a state labor organization that represents employees in the solid waste, recycling, and related industries; and one member representing a statewide business association with a focus on environmental issues to the Task Force. 1/24/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Scott M. Bennett 1/24/2017SenateFirst Reading 1/24/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 2/1/2017SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation 3/2/2017SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-000-000 3/2/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2017 3/14/2017SenateSecond Reading 3/14/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 15, 2017 4/4/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar 4/6/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Scott M. Bennett 4/6/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/25/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation 4/27/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 006-000-000 4/28/2017SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017 5/2/2017SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/2/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Bennett 5/2/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/2/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose 5/2/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/3/2017HouseArrived in House 5/3/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 5/9/2017HouseFirst Reading 5/9/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/15/2017HouseAssigned to Environment 5/15/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chad Hays 5/15/2017HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Chad Hays 5/19/2017HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 26, 2017 5/25/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Environment; 017-000-000 5/25/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chad Hays 5/25/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/25/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/25/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/26/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017 5/30/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 5/30/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 5/30/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 5/30/2017SenatePassed Both Houses 6/28/2017SenateSent to the Governor 8/25/2017SenateGovernor Approved 8/25/2017SenateEffective Date August 25, 2017 8/25/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0403