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Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community…
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Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community, regardless of whether the project is located within a distressed location, is eligible for assistance up to 90% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is not located in a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 75% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize the making of grants under the Act for projects that are located in distressed locations and distressed communities. Sets limits on the appropriated amounts that may be used for grants to distressed communities and distressed locations. Repeals a provision that required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a Distressed Local Government Report. Repeals provisions that define terms. Adds other definitions. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
CommitteeAssigned to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
SenateSponsor Removed Sen. David Koehler
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
CommitteeDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-002-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-010-000
HouseArrived in House
HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Omar Aquino
SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Omar Aquino
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
