Bill Text: IL HB0750 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Illinois Open Land Trust Program.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die [HB0750 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HB0750-Introduced.html

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2013 and 2014 HB0750 Introduced , by Rep. Michael J. Madigan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
525 ILCS 33/20
Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Illinois Open Land Trust Program.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning conservation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Open Land Trust Act is amended by
changing Section 20 as follows:
(525 ILCS 33/20)
Sec. 20. Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The The
Department of Natural Resources shall develop and administer
the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The purpose of the
program is to acquire real property, or conservation easements
for natural areas, from willing sellers for conservation and
recreation purposes. The land shall be chosen because it will
preserve and enhance Illinois' natural environment, create a
system of open spaces and natural lands, and improve the
quality of life and provide recreation opportunities for
citizens of this State now and in the future.
(Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99.)