SB0917 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
SB0917

Introduced 1/24/2013, by Sen. John J. Cullerton

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

525 ILCS 33/20

Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Illinois Open Land Trust Program.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning conservation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Open Land Trust Act is amended by changing Section 20 as follows:

(525 ILCS 33/20)

Sec. 20. Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The The Department of Natural Resources shall develop and administer the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The purpose of the program is to acquire real property, or conservation easements for natural areas, from willing sellers for conservation and recreation purposes. The land shall be chosen because it will preserve and enhance Illinois' natural environment, create a system of open spaces and natural lands, and improve the quality of life and provide recreation opportunities for citizens of this State now and in the future.

(Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99.)