Bill Sponsor
Illinois Senate Bill 2781
Session 103rd
Forests-Wetlands-Prairies
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Aug 9, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Rachel Ventura
Democrat
Hoan Huynh
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
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. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 105/5.990 new Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 105/5.1015 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may use an amount not to exceed 2% of the moneys appropriated for the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Program for administrative costs. Provides that the Department shall use an amount of not less than 75% of the moneys appropriated for the Program to disburse as grants. Provides that moneys in the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Fund shall be used by the Department for advancing the purposes of the Act. Makes technical and other changes.
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Record Created
Jan 17, 2024 11:16:34 PM
Record Updated
Nov 3, 2024 9:32:30 AM