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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community, regardless of whether the project is located within a distressed location, is eligible for assistance up to 90% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is not located in a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 75% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize the making of grants under the Act for projects that are located in distressed locations and distressed communities. Sets limits on the appropriated amounts that may be used for grants to distressed communities and distressed locations. Repeals a provision that required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a Distressed Local Government Report. Repeals provisions that define terms. Adds other definitions. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act to modify grant provisions for local governments seeking funding for open space land acquisition and park development. The bill introduces detailed definitions for terms like "distressed community" and "distressed location," which are based on specific socioeconomic criteria such as poverty rates, school lunch program participation, nutrition assistance, and unemployment rates. The bill establishes a tiered grant assistance structure where projects in different categories receive varying levels of financial support: projects in distressed locations within distressed communities can receive up to 100% funding, projects in distressed communities can receive up to 90% funding, and distressed location projects not in distressed communities can receive up to 75% funding. The Department of Natural Resources is directed to prioritize grants for projects in distressed locations and communities, and the bill sets limits on the amount of appropriated funds that can be used for grants to these areas. Additionally, the bill repeals previous provisions defining terms and grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources. The legislation aims to provide more targeted financial assistance to local governments in economically challenged areas for open space and park development projects.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (35)
Omar Aquino (D)*,
Marcus Evans (D)*,
Li Arellano (R),
Christopher Belt (D),
Terri Bryant (R),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Ellman (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Dale Fowler (R),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Willie Preston (D),
Wayne Rosenthal (R),
Doris Turner (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Celina Villanueva (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Travis Weaver (R),
Maurice West (D),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0423 (on 08/15/2025)
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