Bill > HB3793

This bill amends the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Act to require the Department of Natural Resources to notify residents when their property is located within a Conservation Opportunity Area (COA). Specifically, the bill mandates that the Department send one notice per household, with the Department having the discretion to determine the content and method of notification. A Conservation Opportunity Area is a designated region identified by the state for conservation purposes, likely aimed at protecting natural habitats, wildlife, or environmentally significant lands. By requiring direct notification to residents, the bill ensures that people living in these areas are aware of their location within a COA, which may have implications for land use, environmental protections, or potential conservation initiatives. The notification requirement appears designed to increase transparency and community awareness about environmental conservation efforts in specific geographic areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3793&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104