HB4724

CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4724 amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act to ensure funds in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund.

Illinois HB4724 amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act by changing Section 13. It establishes that the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund, used by the Department to grant funds to local governments, cannot have its money appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another state fund. This change aims to protect the fund's integrity and ensure its dedicated use for its intended conservation purposes. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Appropriations-General Services Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Appropriations-General Services Committee

Mar 9

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock