EPA-CIVIL ACTIONS Senate SponsorsSen. William R. Haine 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 415 ILCS 5/31a newAmends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that all complaints and other actions brought by the Attorney General pursuant to a referral or request from the Environmental Protection Agency must include the Agency as a named party plaintiff or complainant in the action. Provides that this requirement does not apply to certain criminal actions and is not intended to alter or diminish the Attorney General's authority to act as the attorney for the Agency and the State. Effective immediately. 2/7/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 2/7/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/7/2008SenateReferred to Rules 3/5/2008SenateAssigned to Environment and Energy 3/12/2008SenateHeld in Environment and Energy 3/14/2008SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die