House Sponsors: LEITCH-MADIGAN,MJ-SLONE-SMITH,MICHAEL-MOFFITT. Senate Sponsors: SHADID-HAWKINSON Short description: WILDLIFE PRAIRIE MUSEUM ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum Act to provide for the continuing conservation, operation, and maintenance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Foundation as a means through which funds may be raised, invested, and disbursed to accomplish the purposes of the Act. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum Commission to govern the Foundation. Provides that the Foundation shall seek the guidance of and consult with the Board of the Illinois State Museum on all matters relating to the operation of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum Fund. Provides that before January 1, 1998, the Comptroller shall order the Treasurer to transfer $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund into the Fund for maintenance, operating, and development costs incurred by the Foundation. Provides that the Foundation may use the moneys in the Fund, subject to appropriation, for the purpose of administering the conservation, operation, and maintenance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum. Provides that the State of Illinois accepts the conveyance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park along with its appurtenances in trust as provided in the deed of conveyance, subject to lease with an affiliate of the Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, the Buffalo Prairie Gang Camp, and the Peoria Area Historical Drama, Inc. and subject to the condition that the property is forever used for the conservation of natural resources, including the propagation of wild flowers and plants, a habitat for native fauna. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum Act to provide for the continuing operation and maintenance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum Commission to accept moneys from the State and other entities on behalf of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum and to oversee the financial management of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum. Provides that on or before 30 days after execution of a lease with the Foundation the State of Illinois shall accept a deed of conveyance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park along with its appurtenances in trust as provided in the deed of conveyance, subject only to (1) a lease with an affiliate of the Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, the Buffalo Prairie Gang Camp, (2) a lease with the Peoria Area Historical Drama, Inc., and (3) the condition that the property is forever used for the fulfillment of the mission of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Museum, including the conservation of natural resources, the propagation of wild flowers and plants, and habitat for native fauna. Provides that on or before 6 months after the effective date of this Act, the State shall use its best efforts to enter into a lease, as lessor of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park, with the Wildlife Prairie Park Foundation. Adds an immediate effective date. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. (Senate recedes May 31, 1997) Deletes everything. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park Act to provide for the continuing operation and maintenance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park Commission to accept moneys from the State and other entities on behalf of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park and to oversee the financial management of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park. Provides that the State of Illinois may accept a deed of conveyance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park along with its appurtenances in trust as provided in the deed of conveyance. Provides that the Commission may enter into a contract or lease for the management of the Park. Provides that the Commission may work with the Foundation to raise private sector funds and encourage community involvement. Effective immediately. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1. Recommends that the Senate recede from S-am 1. Recommends that the bill be amended as follows: Deletes everything. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park Act to provide for the continuing operation and maintenance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park. Creates the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park Commission to accept moneys from the State and other entities on behalf of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park and to oversee the financial management of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park. Provides that the State of Illinois may accept a deed of conveyance of the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park along with its appurtenances in trust as provided in the deed of conveyance. Provides that the Commission may enter into a contract or lease for the management of the Park. Provides that the Commission may work with the Foundation to raise private sector funds for its account and encourage community involvement. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0501 Last action date: 97-08-19 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status