94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2005 and 2006
SB1080

 

Introduced 2/18/2005, by Sen. John M. Sullivan - Emil Jones, Jr.

 

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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1     AN ACT concerning conservation.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Illinois Open Land Trust Act is amended by
5 changing Section 20 as follows:
 
6     (525 ILCS 33/20)
7     Sec. 20. Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The The
8 Department of Natural Resources shall develop and administer
9 the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The purpose of the
10 program is to acquire real property, or conservation easements
11 for natural areas, from willing sellers for conservation and
12 recreation purposes. The land shall be chosen because it will
13 preserve and enhance Illinois' natural environment, create a
14 system of open spaces and natural lands, and improve the
15 quality of life and provide recreation opportunities for
16 citizens of this State now and in the future.
17 (Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99.)