Establishes the Emerald City Task Force to combat emerald ash borers in Illinois.
The Emerald City Task Force Act creates a task force within the Department of Natural Resources to address the impact of emerald ash borers. The task force will launch public awareness campaigns, support local governments in replacing ash trees, and investigate the effectiveness of current measures. It will also research sustainable methods to mitigate the spread of the pests. The task force will submit annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly. Fines collected for violations related to the task force's responsibilities will be deposited into the Emerald City Fund.
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