HB2475 - 104th General Assembly
NATL RESOURCES & AG LEGACY ACT
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, Michelle Mussman, Maura Hirschauer, Laura Faver Dias and Hoan HuynhStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
20 ILCS 3988/Act rep.
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Act. Establishes the Illinois Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to be managed by the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of making grants to qualified easement holders for (1) the purchase of conservation easements on qualified land; (2) the costs of acquisition related to the purchase of conservation easements approved by the program; and (3) the costs of ecological management and maintenance activities. Requires the Department to adopt rules to implement the Act. Establishes the Legacy Act Technical Advisory Committee in the Department. Contains legislative findings. Defines terms. Repeals the Local Legacy Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Illinois Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/03/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 2/04/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/04/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/19/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 3/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee |
| 3/06/2025 | House | To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee |
| 3/12/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 3/18/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh |
