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IllinoisSB2455104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

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Sponsored By: Rachel Ventura (Democratic)

Became Law

assignmentsagricultureagriculture & conservation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

More state help for local tree programs

The Department of Natural Resources promotes urban and community forestry plans statewide with local governments. It seeks, reviews, and may approve project proposals. The Department gives grantees technical help with planning and analysis. It also guides tree care, pests, planting, and maintenance for long-term management. The Department provides forestry information to the Illinois Council on Forestry Development and other agencies.

Who can apply and grant priorities

Units of local government can apply for grants. Illinois not-for-profit groups that help local governments may co-apply with them. Multiple applicants can apply together; the Department sets how payments are made. Local governments can delegate program duties to a special board by ordinance. Projects must support the State Forest Action Plan or a local management plan, grow canopy in underserved areas, or expand urban forests. The Department scores proposals on environmental gains, jobs, health and energy savings, management commitment, public outreach, and extra help for places the USDA Forest Service marks underserved.

Grant match rules and annual caps

Applicants must cover at least 50% of each project's total cost. In-kind matches must be explained in detail, follow federal and State rules, and include how the work is valued. No single local government can receive more than 5% of the program's yearly allocation. Grants are paid only when the General Assembly appropriates money from the listed funds.

New Illinois State forest designations

The law designates these State forests: Big River (Henderson County), Sand Ridge (Mason), Hidden Springs (Shelby), Lowden-Miller (Ogle), Spoon River (Knox), Trail of Tears (Union), and Wildcat Hollow (Effingham). The Department manages these lands as State forests. Residents may see changes in public access and conservation work in these counties.

Tree plans need recent inventories

Urban and Community Forestry Management Plans must be based on a public tree inventory less than 10 years old. Plans must include the information the Department requires. Jurisdictions must keep a recent inventory to meet this standard.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Joyce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 256 • No: 2

Senate vote • 5/31/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/29/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Agriculture;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 5/23/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 54 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/20/2025

Do Pass Agriculture;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0421

    8/15/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/27/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/31/2025Senate

  6. Senate Concurs

    5/31/2025Senate

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

    5/31/2025Senate

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Agriculture; 012-000-000

    5/29/2025Senate

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Agriculture

    5/27/2025Senate

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

    5/27/2025Senate

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Rachel Ventura

    5/27/2025Senate

  12. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Rachel Ventura

    5/27/2025Senate

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

    5/26/2025Senate

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

    5/26/2025Senate

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

    5/23/2025House

  16. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000

    5/23/2025House

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

    5/23/2025House

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    5/23/2025House

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000

    5/20/2025House

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

    5/16/2025House

  21. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  22. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

    5/16/2025House

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

    5/13/2025House

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

    5/9/2025House

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

    5/9/2025House

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