HB 5636 Illinois House · 97th Regular Session

STATE FORESTS-NURSERIES USES

Summary
Amends the State Forest Act. Removes language that provides the Department of Natural Resources shall establish and operate nurseries to produce and distribute plants and plant materials. Removes language that the Department shall provide, without charge, plants and plant materials to various entities, including State agencies and local governments, for conservation and commemorative plantings. Provides that the Department shall not sell plant and plant materials to the general public, mining companies, and other industries. Removes the provision that Christmas trees, roundwood, and other materials derived from State distributed plants or plant materials may be utilized, sold, or removed. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
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Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2012 Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 9, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 27, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Feb 15, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Dave Winters
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