All Roll Calls
Yes: 131 • No: 4
IllinoisHB3654104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS
Sponsored By: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
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.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Charles Meier
Republican • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Dave Severin
Republican • House
Debbie Meyers-Martin
Democratic • House
Don Harmon
Democratic • Senate
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Harry Benton
Democratic • House
Jawaharial Williams
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kimberly Du Buclet
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Matt Hanson
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nicole La Ha
Republican • House
Norine K. Hammond
Republican • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Patrick Windhorst
Republican • House
Paul Jacobs
Republican • House
Rick Ryan
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Thaddeus Jones
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Tony M. McCombie
Republican • House
Travis Weaver
Republican • House
Wayne A. Rosenthal
Republican • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Do Pass as Amended Executive;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 4/11/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 113 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 3/18/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/1/2026SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
5/22/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2026
5/20/2026SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
5/20/2026SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
12/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025
10/14/2025SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
10/14/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
5/15/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
5/15/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
5/15/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/14/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
5/14/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
5/13/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
5/9/2025HouseRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/9/2025SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
5/8/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
5/8/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
4/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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