DNR ACT-STATE MUSEUM Senate SponsorsSen. Andy Manar-Pat McGuire 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 801/20-5Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Provides that the State shall operate an Illinois State Museum in Springfield and at branch sites at Dickson Mounds, Lockport, Rend Lake, and the James R. Thompson Center. Provides that the Illinois State Museum and all branch sites shall be open to the public. Provides that the Illinois State Museum shall operate a research and collections center to research, preserve, and maintain access to the extensive Illinois State Museum collections. Effective immediately. 7/28/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Andy Manar 7/28/2015SenateFirst Reading 7/28/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 7/31/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die