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SB1402Introduced in the Senate

IDNR-SAHARA WOODS ACT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by John Curran, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Department of Natural Resources Sahara Woods State Recreation Area Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to enter into a public-private agreement to develop, construct, finance, lease, manage, and operate campground facilities at Sahara Woods State Recreation Area. Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to enter into discussions with interested persons prior to soliciting requests for proposals. Directs the Department to comply with specified provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code. Describes the request-for-proposal process that is to be employed. Contains provisions concerning the payment of prevailing wages and the use of project labor agreements. Specifies that the term of any public-private agreement entered into under the Act shall be no less than 25 years and no more than 99 years. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

June 1, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

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