Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Died

HB 2789 — DNR-LONE STAR QUARRY

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall designate a portion of the former Lone Star Quarry site near Oglesby as a fossil park to allow for the collection of fossils. Provides that Department by rule may designate which portion of the land shall constitute the fossil park and any requirements for admittance or permits for entry into the fossil park. Provides that the Department may collaborate with any State university to establish educational opportunities or events at the fossil park.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock

Sponsors

  • Lance Yednock · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Lance Yednock

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2789 do?
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall designate a portion of the former Lone Star Quarry site near Oglesby as a fossil park to allow for the collection of fossils. Provides that Department by rule may designate which portion of the land shall constitute the fossil park and any requirements for admittance or permits for entry into the fossil park. Provides that the Department may collaborate with any State university to establish educational opportunities or events at the fossil park.
Who sponsors HB 2789?
HB 2789 is sponsored by Lance Yednock.
What is the current status of HB 2789?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2789?
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