House Sponsors: SANTIAGO-LOPEZ. Short description: DNR-CHICAGO PARK DIST TRANSFER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Parks Act and the Chicago Park District Act. Provides that all duties, obligations, property, assets, and powers of the Chicago Park District shall be transferred to the Department of Natural Resources before January 1, 1999. Provides that the Department shall take over the management and operation of the Park District. Provides that the terms of the Park District Commissioners shall end on December 31, 1998 and all employees of the Park District on December 31, 1998 shall become employees of the Department of Natural Resources, subject to layoff or reorganization by the Department. STATE DEBT IMPACT NOTE HB 973 would not impact State Debt. FISCAL NOTE (Natural Resources) In the most recent fiscal year ending 12/31/95, the Chicago Park District has revenues totalling $302,555,258 and expenses totalling $332,884,135. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB973 fails to create a State mandate. HOME RULE NOTE This bill does not preempt home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status