H.R.0579

IDNR-POLLINATOR CONSERVATION

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Illinois HR0579 urges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Agriculture to increase pollinator conservation.

Illinois HR0579 addresses the decline of pollinator species, including butterflies, bumblebees, beetles, and birds, by urging the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Agriculture to increase conservation efforts. The resolution highlights the importance of pollinators to the state's agricultural food chain, plant vitality, biodiversity, and natural beauty. It specifically mentions the Monarch Butterfly and milkweed plants, and encourages the delay of seasonal cutting of milkweed and other pollinator enhancement plants along Illinois waterways until August.

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Calendar

Feb 17

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

May 14

House

Resolution Adopted

May 14

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

May 14

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal