House Sponsors: KURTZ-LINDNER-WINTERS-WIRSING-SMITH,MICHAEL AND FRANKS. Short description: OPEN LAND-RURAL LEGACY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Establishes a Rural Legacy program to enhance farmland protection. Requires the Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture to develop a program to purchase development rights. Authorizes funding of up to 10% of the amounts available for the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. Effective July 1, 2001. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status