HB1888

FIRE AWARENESS MONTH

Introduced·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1888 designates March as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month to celebrate its ecological, economic, and cultural benefits.

Illinois HB1888 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish March as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month. This month is intended to celebrate the ecological, economic, and cultural benefits of prescribed fire in Illinois. Prescribed fire is a traditional land management practice used to reduce hazardous fuels, control invasive species, and improve land appearance. The bill highlights the importance of prescribed fire in maintaining and restoring healthy landscapes, noting that only a small percentage of conservation lands currently use this practice.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25, 2025

House

Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

Jan 29, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse