Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro supports SB3229 to eliminate Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee from statute

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-48th) cast a Yes vote for SB3229, which seeks to delete statutory references to the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, the Illinois House reported. The bill cleared the House with an 85-31 vote.

The official text describes the measure under the summary: "EPA-REPEAL ENVIR LAB CERT COMM."

The following summary is drawn from the bill’s language and may include interpretation to better explain the measure’s intent.

Specifically, the legislation revises the Illinois Environmental Protection Act by eliminating statutory references and repealing provisions related to the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency retains its authority to establish and collect annual administrative and certification fees from environmental laboratories, determine fee schedules, and oversee the Environmental Laboratory Certification Fund, but the former committee’s involvement in these areas is revoked.

The bill was recorded as 'Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed' in the House journal.

A member of the Republican party, Sanalitro joined the Illinois State House in 2023 after being elected to serve the 48th House District, succeeding Terra Costa Howard.

Illinois legislation follows a multi-step legislative process that starts with bill introduction in either chamber, followed by committee work, floor debate, and chamber votes, before proceeding to the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates biennially; of the thousands of bills introduced each session, only a portion ultimately are enacted into law.