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Lake County, IL
File #: 23-1243    Version: 1 Name: Discussion regarding department submissions for the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Agenda.
Type: discussion Status: In Committee
File created: 8/28/2023 In control: Legislative Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/5/2023
Title: Discussion regarding department submissions for the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Agenda.
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Discussion regarding department submissions for the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Agenda.

 

Staff Summary

                     In July, County Department Heads were asked to provide their legislative ideas in preparation for the development of the County’s 2024 Legislative Agenda. Concepts and topical ideas were provided and collected from other various sources.

                     Staff will provide summaries and look for committee direction related to the following state topics:

                     Senior Tax Assessment Freeze for Low Income Residents

                     Private Water Provider Reform

§                     Communication Mandates with Fire Districts/Departments

§                     Accountability Improvements

                     Support/Sponsor Ethan’s Law Adoption

                     Support for Route 53 Greenway

                     Green Amendment - Right to Clean Air & Clean Water

                     State Wetland Regulations and Program

                     Septic Inspection Requirements

                     Staff will provide summaries and look for committee direction related to the following federal topics:

                     Standards Related to E-vehicle fires

                     Increases to Weight Allowances for Heavy Truck Freight