Crespo Honored for Pro-Environment Voting Record

Posted August 21, 2018 11:00 pm

Office of State Representative Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Representative Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, has been recognized by the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for his perfect pro-environment voting record. The IEC published its 2018 Environmental Scorecard which recognizes state legislators for voting for legislation that protects Illinois' environment. A total of 61 state representatives received an award for their voting record during the 2018 legislative session.

"Representative Fred Crespo demonstrated a commitment to environmental issues in Springfield this session," said IEC Executive Director Jen Walling. The 2018 Environmental Scorecard included numerous legislative measures. Specific priorities from the Scorecard include:

SB2298: Industrial Hemp Act

This bill brings new opportunities to farmers as well as benefits to soil by opening new initiatives for sustainable agriculture.

SB2773: Renewable Energy Financing

This measure enhances the property-assessed clean energy (PACE) program by allowing Illinois to help communities access fund for clean energy projects.

HB4790: Use of Compost

This legislation increases the use of compost in transportation projects and helps create a market for compost use in Illinois.

"Representative Fred Crespo voted 100% of the time with the environmental community on nine pieces of key legislation," added Walling. "The IEC is honored by Representative Crespo's dedication to Illinois' environment and we look forward to working together in the future."

"I am proud to vote for legislation that protects the environment in our state," said Crespo. "I also appreciate the work that the IEC does to promote environmental laws and policies."

IEC releases its scorecard in August of each year.

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 represents the environmental community in Springfield.

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