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SB2466Introduced in the Senate

OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS

Passed

Introduced by Omar Aquino, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0423

August 15, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025

55

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Not Voting
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Not Voting
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  10. Assigned to Environment and Conservation

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  17. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  18. Sponsor Removed Sen. David Koehler

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  21. Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-002-000

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  24. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  27. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  28. Second Reading

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  32. Third Reading - Passed; 044-010-000

  33. Arrived in House

  34. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  35. First Reading

  36. Referred to Rules Committee

  37. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  38. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  39. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  40. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  41. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  45. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  46. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote

  47. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000

  48. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  49. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  50. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  51. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  52. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  55. Second Reading - Short Debate

  56. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  57. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  58. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-002

  59. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  60. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  61. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  62. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025

  63. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Omar Aquino

  64. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Omar Aquino

  65. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  66. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Environment and Conservation

  67. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  68. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000

  69. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000

  70. Senate Concurs

  71. Passed Both Houses

  72. Sent to the Governor

  73. Governor Approved

  74. Effective Date January 1, 2026

  75. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0423

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