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90_HB3051
New Act
Creates the Illinois Conservation Congress Act to
establish the Illinois Conservation Congress within the
Department of Natural Resources and provides that the
Department shall adopt rules to administer the Congress.
Provides that the Congress shall be composed of
representatives from entities that demonstrate a commitment
to conservation and that the Congress may propose to
officials actions that would protect Illinois' natural
resources. Effective immediately.
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1 AN ACT to create the Illinois Conservation Congress.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
5 Illinois Conservation Congress Act.
6 Section 5. Conservation Congress. There is established
7 the Illinois Conservation Congress within the Department of
8 Natural Resources.
9 Section 10. Purpose. The purpose of the Congress is to
10 propose and advocate actions that can be taken by elected and
11 appointed officials to protect and conserve the natural
12 resources of the State and to ensure through professional
13 management that sustainable use, recreational opportunities,
14 and enjoyment of these resources is available for this and
15 future generations.
16 Section 15. Duties. The Conservation Congress shall
17 serve to advise the Department of Natural Resources. The
18 Congress' recommendations and resolutions are to be
19 considered as an indication of constituency needs and views
20 on natural resources in Illinois. The Conservation Congress
21 shall operate according to its bylaws and be composed of
22 representatives from recognized organizations in Illinois,
23 including, but not limited to, not-for-profit corporations,
24 businesses, or other entities whose goals and actions
25 demonstrate a commitment to the protection, conservation,
26 sustainable use, and recreational enjoyment of Illinois'
27 natural resources.
28 Section 20. Administration. The Department of Natural
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1 Resources shall adopt rules to further the creation and
2 administration of the Illinois Conservation Congress.
3 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
4 becoming law.