DNR--CONGRESS/DIR. SELECTION House SponsorsRep. John D. Cavaletto-Jim Watson-David Reis-Ron Stephens 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Natural Resources Congress Act. Creates the Natural Resource Congress in order to protect, conserve, and appropriately use the natural resources of the State; to ensure that opportunities are available for the enjoyment of natural resources; and to enhance the quality of life of all of the present and future citizens of Illinois. Creates the Natural Resources Council, a committee comprised of the Directors of certain natural resource related State agencies. Requires the Natural Resources Congress to make certain recommendations to the Natural Resources Council. Effective immediately. 2/11/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John D. Cavaletto 2/11/2009HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson 2/11/2009HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 2/11/2009HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens 2/18/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2009HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/10/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-000-000 3/11/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/3/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die