HB 634 Illinois House · 94th Regular Session

SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION ACT

Summary
Creates the Illinois Scenic River Designation Act. Designates portions of specified rivers as permanently protected rivers of the State. Designates the Department of Natural Resources as State administrator of the designated portions of rivers. Establishes the Department's duties under the Act. Provides for subsequent designations. Provides that designated portions of rivers may subsequently become part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Prohibits the acquisition of land by eminent domain for purposes of the Act. Repeals the Vermilion River Middle Fork Act.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2005
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2005 Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 10, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 3, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee
Jan 31, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Jack D. Franks
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