Senate Sponsors: WALSH,L-REA. House Sponsors: NOVAK-WINTERS-MCGUIRE-MITCHELL,BILL-WAIT Short description: DNR-CONSERVATION CONGRESS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Illinois Conservation Congress Act to establish the Illinois Conservation Congress within the Department of Natural Resources and provides that the Department shall adopt rules to administer the Congress. Provides that the Congress shall be composed of representatives from entities that demonstrate a commitment to conservation and that the Congress may propose to officials actions that would protect Illinois' natural resources. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: New Act Deletes everything. Creates the Illinois Natural Resources Congress Act establishing the Illinois Natural Resources Congress and the Illinois Natural Resources Council. Provides that the Congress consists of representatives of organizations in Illinois, including but not limited to businesses and non-profit entities. Provides that the goal of the Congress is to provide consistency, clarity, and coherence to policies regarding natural resources. Provides that the recommendations of the Congress shall be forwarded to the Natural Resources Council, consisting of the directors of several State departments and agencies. Provides that the Council shall meet to receive and evaluate the recommendations of the Congress and take appropriate action. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status