DNR-HEALTHY FORESTS GRANTS Senate SponsorsSen. Rachel Ventura-Laura Ellman 3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026 525 ILCS 22/20Amends the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act. Provides that all grants issued under the Act shall be cost-share grants. Provides that the cost-share approved by the Department of Natural Resources may include in-kind contributions of the applicant. Provides that grants issued under the Act may be used as matching funds for federal grant awards whose purpose is in line with the Act. 2/4/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/4/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Environment and Conservation 2/18/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman 2/26/2026SenateDo Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-001-000 2/26/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026 3/11/2026SenateSecond Reading 3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026