State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) received a 100-percent score on the Illinois Environmental Council's 2018 Environmental Scorecard due to her commitment to improving the environment in Illinois.
“Senator Julie Morrison demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues in Springfield this session,” said IEC Executive Director Jen Walling. “She voted 100% of the time with the environmental community on nine pieces of key legislation.”
The 2018 Environmental Scorecard included a vast range of legislative measures. Specific priorities from the Scorecard include:
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SB2298: Industrial Hemp Act
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This bill brings new opportunities to farmers as well as benefits to soil by opening new initiatives for sustainable agriculture.
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SB2773: Renewable Energy Financing
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This measure enhances the property-assessed clean energy (PACE) program by allowing Illinois to help communities access fund for clean energy projects.
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HB4790: Use of Compost
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This legislation increases the use of compost in transportation projects and helps create a market for compost use in Illinois.
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The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) is a non-partisan 43 year-old organization that promotes sound environmental laws and policies, provides a forum for environmentalists and facilitates a statewide activist network. IEC performs legislative advocacy and serves as the environmental community’s eyes, ears and voice in Springfield.