SB2466 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS
Last Action
08/15/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0423
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new  
525 ILCS 35/2  from Ch. 85, par. 2102
525 ILCS 35/3  from Ch. 85, par. 2103
525 ILCS 35/5  from Ch. 85, par. 2105
525 ILCS 35/6  from Ch. 85, par. 2106
525 ILCS 35/9  from Ch. 85, par. 2109
525 ILCS 35/2.01 rep.  
525 ILCS 35/2.02 rep.  
525 ILCS 35/2.03 rep.  
525 ILCS 35/2.04 rep.  
525 ILCS 35/2.05 rep.  
525 ILCS 35/11.1 rep.  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Deletes all changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Changes the definitions of "distressed community" and "distressed location" in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Deletes provisions regarding emergency rules in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Makes technical changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino
02/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
02/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
02/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
02/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
02/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
02/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
02/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
02/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
03/04/2025SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation
03/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
03/05/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
03/05/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
03/05/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
03/06/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
03/07/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
03/11/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
03/11/2025SenateSponsor Removed Sen. David Koehler
03/18/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
03/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
03/20/2025SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-002-000
03/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
04/02/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
04/03/2025SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
04/04/2025SenateSecond Reading
04/04/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
04/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
04/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
04/10/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-010-000
04/10/2025HouseArrived in House
04/10/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
04/11/2025HouseFirst Reading
04/11/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/17/2025HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
05/01/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
05/01/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
05/06/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
05/06/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
05/06/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
05/06/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
05/06/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
05/06/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
05/06/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
05/06/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
05/07/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
05/07/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
05/08/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
05/09/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
05/14/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
05/14/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
05/16/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
05/16/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
05/16/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
05/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/23/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-002
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
05/26/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
05/26/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
05/27/2025SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Omar Aquino
05/27/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Omar Aquino
05/27/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
05/27/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Environment and Conservation
05/27/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
05/29/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000
05/31/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
05/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
05/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
06/27/2025SenateSent to the Governor
08/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
08/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0423