Bill > HB5326

This bill appropriates $780,000 from the state's General Revenue Fund, which is the main fund for state government operations, to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), a state agency responsible for economic development. This funding is designated as a grant to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, a local government entity responsible for managing forest preserves in Cook County, Illinois. The purpose of this grant is to support the administration and operation of two specific programs: Greencorps Chicago and Forest Preserve Experience. These programs are part of a larger initiative called the Conservation Corps program, which likely aims to engage individuals in conservation and environmental stewardship activities. The bill specifies that this appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2026.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5326&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104