HR0579 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

IDNR-POLLINATOR CONSERVATION
Last Action

2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Hearings

Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing Feb 17 2026 3:00PM Capitol Building 118 and Virtual Room 2 Springfield, IL
Synopsis As Introduced

Urges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, to increase conservation efforts and to delay seasonal cutting of milkweed and other pollinator enhancement plants along Illinois waterways until August.
Actions

DateChamberAction
12/11/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
1/20/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
2/17/2026HouseRecommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
2/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper