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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. Changes the title of the Act to the Illinois Exotic Weeds Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall determine the plants that are exotic weeds for the purposes of the Act and shall compile and keep current a list of such exotic weeds, which list shall be published and incorporated in the rules of the Department. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may (rather than shall) issue permits to buy, sell, offer for sale, distribute, or plant seeds, plants, or plant parts of exotic weeds pursuant to administrative rule. Provides that the Department, by rule, shall exempt varieties of any species listed in Department rule. Provides that, for the control of exotic weeds, a municipality may adopt an ordinance to eradicate exotic weeds listed in the rules of the Department. Deletes the listing of specified exotic weeds from the Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, renaming it the Illinois Exotic Weeds Act. It gives the Department of Natural Resources the authority to determine which plants are considered exotic weeds and to maintain a list of them, which will be published and incorporated into the department's rules. The bill also makes the issuance of permits to buy, sell, or distribute exotic weeds optional for the department, rather than mandatory. Additionally, the bill allows municipalities to adopt ordinances to eradicate the exotic weeds listed in the department's rules on both public and private property within their boundaries. The bill also makes conforming changes to other related laws, such as the Pollinator-Friendly Solar Site Act and the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4782&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 |
| House Amendment 003 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4782ham003.htm |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4782ham002.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4782ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB4782.htm |
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