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SB 3493 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

$DCEO-CONSERVATION CORPS

Summary
Appropriates $780,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Cook County Forest Preserve District for the administration and operation of Greencorps Chicago and the Forest Preserve Experience Program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $780k from General Revenue Fund to fund Greencorps Chicago program, directly advancing state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Greencorps Chicago and Forest Preserve Experience Program for conservation efforts, directly supporting environmental protection through resource allocation.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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Total actions
10
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Committee
3
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
District
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Photo of Willie Preston
Willie Preston
DDemocratic
IL
16
Co
Photo of Emil Jones
Emil Jones
DDemocratic
IL
14
Co
Photo of Mike Simmons-Gessesse
Mike Simmons-Gessesse
DDemocratic
IL
7