EPA-MUNICIPAL PENALTIES House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 65 ILCS 5/1-2-1from Ch. 24, par. 1-2-1415 ILCS 5/42from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1042 Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a municipality may impose a penalty against any person or organization owning or leasing property that releases a hazardous substance or any other contaminant that the unit of local government finds injures the public health and the safety of the community. Provides that the penalty may not exceed $50,000 for the violation and an additional $10,000 for each day during which the violation continues. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. 2/9/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 2/14/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/15/2011HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee 3/17/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die