Bill Sponsor
Illinois Senate Bill 2781
Session 103rd
Forests-Wetlands-Prairies
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Aug 9, 2024
Sponsors
First Action
Jan 17, 2024
Latest Action
Aug 9, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2781
State
Illinois
Session
103rd
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (6)
Senate votes are unavailable for this bill.
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.
08/09/2024
House
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0923
08/09/2024
House
Effective Date January 1, 2025
08/09/2024
House
Governor Approved
06/20/2024
House
Sent to the Governor
05/22/2024
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
05/22/2024
House
Passed Both Houses
05/22/2024
House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 086-022-000
05/17/2024
House
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
05/08/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
05/07/2024
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/07/2024
House
Second Reading - Short Debate
05/07/2024
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
05/01/2024
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
04/30/2024
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 026-000-000
04/24/2024
House
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
04/12/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
04/12/2024
House
Referred to Rules Committee
04/12/2024
House
First Reading
04/12/2024
House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
04/11/2024
House
Arrived in House
04/11/2024
House
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
04/11/2024
House
Third Reading - Passed; 057-002-000
03/14/2024
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024
03/14/2024
House
Second Reading
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
03/07/2024
House
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
03/07/2024
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024
03/07/2024
House
Do Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 006-003-000
03/07/2024
House
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
03/05/2024
House
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
03/05/2024
House
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation
02/29/2024
House
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
02/29/2024
House
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
02/08/2024
House
Postponed - Environment and Conservation
01/31/2024
House
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
01/17/2024
House
Referred to Assignments
01/17/2024
House
First Reading
01/17/2024
House
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
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