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 Bill Status of SB2466  104th General Assembly


Short Description:  OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Omar Aquino - David Koehler, Robert Peters, Adriane Johnson, Karina Villa, Laura Ellman, Robert F. Martwick, Celina Villanueva, Doris Turner, Laura Fine, Cristina Castro, Mary Edly-Allen, Graciela Guzmán, Terri Bryant, Li Arellano, Jr. and Sara Feigenholtz

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new
525 ILCS 35/2from Ch. 85, par. 2102
525 ILCS 35/3from Ch. 85, par. 2103
525 ILCS 35/5from Ch. 85, par. 2105
525 ILCS 35/6from Ch. 85, par. 2106
525 ILCS 35/9from Ch. 85, par. 2109
525 ILCS 35/2.01 rep.
525 ILCS 35/2.02 rep.
525 ILCS 35/2.03 rep.
525 ILCS 35/2.04 rep.
525 ILCS 35/2.05 rep.
525 ILCS 35/11.1 rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community, regardless of whether the project is located within a distressed location, is eligible for assistance up to 90% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is not located in a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 75% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize the making of grants under the Act for projects that are located in distressed locations and distressed communities. Sets limits on the appropriated amounts that may be used for grants to distressed communities and distressed locations. Repeals a provision that required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a Distressed Local Government Report. Repeals provisions that define terms. Adds other definitions. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
  2/7/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  2/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  2/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  3/4/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
  3/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  3/6/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  3/7/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  3/11/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/18/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
  3/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  3/20/2025SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-002-000
  3/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025

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