IllinoisHB4566104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST

Sponsored By: Maura Hirschauer (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Amends the Natural Resource Restoration Trust Fund Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall establish the Natural Resource Restoration Trust Grant Program to make grants to applicants for the restoration or replacement of injured or damaged natural resources resulting from claims pursued under the laws of the United States, the laws of this State, other statutory laws, or common law. Provides that the following entities may apply for grants under the Act: (i) units of local government; (ii) soil and water conservation districts; (iii) area-wide agencies, including counties, regional planning agencies, or both; (iv) nonprofit organizations; (iv) public or private institutes of higher education; (v) port authorities; and (vi) federally recognized tribes. Provides that the Department shall issue grants if (i) the requested grant complies with the purpose for which the Department was to provide funds and is subject to the requirements of all applicable court orders and (ii) the grant complies with the criteria established by administrative rule for the issuance of the grant. Provides that grants shall not be awarded to a grantee that is responsible for the pollution event that is the subject or basis for the issuance of the grant. Effective July 1, 2027.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Carol Ammons

    Democratic • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Erica Harriss

    Republican • Senate

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 45

House vote 4/8/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 72 • No: 35

House vote 2/17/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 18 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to Assignments

    4/10/2026Senate
  2. First Reading

    4/10/2026Senate
  3. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

    4/10/2026Senate
  4. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/10/2026Senate
  5. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2026Senate
  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-035-000

    4/8/2026House
  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

    4/8/2026House
  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

    4/8/2026House
  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    2/18/2026House
  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-010-000

    2/17/2026House
  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

    2/17/2026House
  14. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

    2/11/2026House
  15. Referred to Rules Committee

    1/30/2026House
  16. First Reading

    1/30/2026House
  17. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

    1/23/2026House

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