SB2466 - 104th General Assembly

OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS
Last Action

6/27/2025 - Senate: Sent to the Governor
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new
525 ILCS 35/2from Ch. 85, par. 2102
525 ILCS 35/3from Ch. 85, par. 2103
525 ILCS 35/5from Ch. 85, par. 2105
525 ILCS 35/6from Ch. 85, par. 2106
525 ILCS 35/9from Ch. 85, par. 2109
Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is located within a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Specifies that a project that is located within a distressed community, regardless of whether the project is located within a distressed location, is eligible for assistance up to 90% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Provides that a distressed location project that is not located in a distressed community shall be eligible for assistance of up to 75% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement proposals that are in conformity with the purposes of the Act. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to prioritize the making of grants under the Act for projects that are located in distressed locations and distressed communities. Sets limits on the appropriated amounts that may be used for grants to distressed communities and distressed locations. Repeals a provision that required the Department of Natural Resources to prepare a Distressed Local Government Report. Repeals provisions that define terms. Adds other definitions. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants emergency rulemaking powers to the Department of Natural Resources.

House Committee Amendment No. 1

Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Deletes all changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Changes the definitions of "distressed community" and "distressed location" in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Deletes provisions regarding emergency rules in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Makes technical changes.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
2/07/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
2/07/2025 Senate First Reading
2/07/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/20/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
2/26/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
2/26/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
2/26/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
2/27/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
2/27/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
3/04/2025 Senate Assigned to Environment and Conservation
3/04/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
3/05/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
3/05/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
3/05/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
3/06/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
3/07/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
3/11/2025 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
3/11/2025 Senate Sponsor Removed Sen. David Koehler
3/18/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
3/19/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
3/20/2025 Senate Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-002-000
3/20/2025 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
4/02/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
4/03/2025 Senate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler
4/03/2025 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
4/03/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
4/04/2025 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
4/04/2025 Senate Second Reading
4/04/2025 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
4/10/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/10/2025 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
4/10/2025 Senate Third Reading - Passed; 044-010-000
4/10/2025 House Arrived in House
4/10/2025 House Chief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
4/11/2025 House First Reading
4/11/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2025 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
5/01/2025 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
5/01/2025 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5/06/2025 House Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
5/06/2025 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
5/06/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
5/06/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
5/06/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
5/06/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/06/2025 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
5/06/2025 House Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
5/07/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
5/07/2025 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/08/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
5/09/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
5/14/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
5/14/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
5/16/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
5/16/2025 House Second Reading - Short Debate
5/16/2025 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
5/23/2025 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/23/2025 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-002
5/23/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
5/23/2025 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
5/26/2025 Senate Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
5/26/2025 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
5/27/2025 Senate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Omar Aquino
5/27/2025 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Omar Aquino
5/27/2025 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
5/27/2025 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Environment and Conservation
5/27/2025 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
5/29/2025 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000
5/31/2025 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
5/31/2025 Senate Senate Concurs
5/31/2025 Senate Passed Both Houses
6/27/2025 Senate Sent to the Governor