IL SB2781 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-0)
Status: Passed on August 9 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-08-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0923
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 20-0)
Status: Passed on August 9 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-08-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0923
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Summary
Creates the Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant plan for the preservation and enhancement of forests, prairies, and wetlands in Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources, pursuant to the comprehensive plan and subject to appropriation, shall establish and administer a Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Program to restore degraded forest lands and native prairies, and to promote the growth of native vegetation that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help to mitigate the impact of climate change. Provides that units of local government are eligible to submit a grant proposal in a format and at a time prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that grants may be used by units of local government to fund: (1) local projects restoring or expanding forests, wetlands, prairies, or other natural landscapes demonstrated to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; (2) education and marketing regarding local projects or steps community members may take to promote the growth of native vegetation that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; and (3) any other purpose approved by the Department of Natural Resources that advances the State goal that there be no overall net loss of the State's existing forest, prairie, or wetland acres or their functional value due to State-supported activities. Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act and the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.
Title
FORESTS-WETLANDS-PRAIRIES
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2024-05-22 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 86 N: 22 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-04-11 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 57 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-04-11 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 57 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-09 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0923 |
| 2024-08-09 | Senate | Effective Date January 1, 2025 |
| 2024-08-09 | Senate | Governor Approved |
| 2024-06-20 | Senate | Sent to the Governor |
| 2024-05-22 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet |
| 2024-05-22 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 2024-05-22 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 086-022-000 |
| 2024-05-17 | House | Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024 |
| 2024-05-08 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz |
| 2024-05-07 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2024-05-07 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 2024-05-07 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
| 2024-05-01 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2024-04-30 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 026-000-000 |
| 2024-04-24 | House | Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee |
| 2024-04-12 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 2024-04-12 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2024-04-12 | House | First Reading |
| 2024-04-12 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh |
| 2024-04-11 | House | Arrived in House |
| 2024-04-11 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |
| 2024-04-11 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 057-002-000 |
| 2024-03-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024 |
| 2024-03-14 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024 |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 006-003-000 |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 2024-03-05 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2024-03-05 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation |
| 2024-02-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 2024-02-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 2024-02-08 | Senate | Postponed - Environment and Conservation |
| 2024-01-31 | Senate | Assigned to Environment and Conservation |
| 2024-01-17 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2024-01-17 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2024-01-17 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 801 | 1-15 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 30 | 105 | 5.990 | New Code | See Bill Text |
