Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted 7 D cosponsors

SB 2747 — EXOTIC WEEDS-PERMITS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0620

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on July 01, 2024.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    2 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. Changes the title of the Act to the Illinois Exotic Weeds Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall determine the plants that are exotic weeds for the purposes of the Act and shall compile and keep current a list of such exotic weeds, which list shall be published and incorporated in the rules of the Department. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may (rather than shall) issue permits to buy, sell, offer for sale, distribute, or plant seeds, plants, or plant parts of exotic weeds pursuant to administrative rule. Provides that the Department, by rule, shall exempt varieties of any species listed in Department rule. Provides that, for the control of exotic weeds, a municipality may adopt an ordinance to eradicate exotic weeds listed in the rules of the Department. Deletes the listing of specified exotic weeds from the Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 2747, the earlier "engrossed" language has been removed and replaced with a streamlined "enrolled" format. This change suggests that the bill has passed through a final review process and is ready to be enacted. The update is important because it indicates progress in the legislative process, moving the bill closer to becoming law.

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SB2747 Engrossed LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b AN ACT concerning conservation.
SB2747 Enrolled LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b AN ACT concerning conservation.
The Department shall determine the plants that are exotic weeds SB2747 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b for the purposes of this Act and shall compile and keep current a list of such exotic weeds, which list shall be published and incorporated in the rules of the Department.
The Department shall determine the plants that are exotic weeds SB2747 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b for the purposes of this Act and shall compile and keep current a list of such exotic weeds, which list shall be published and incorporated in the rules of the Department.
The Department shall consult with the Department of Agriculture before adding or removing any plant from the exotic weed list by SB2747 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b administrative rule.
The Department shall consult with the Department of Agriculture before adding or removing any plant from the exotic weed list by SB2747 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b administrative rule.
The exotic berry permit holder must register annually with the Department of Natural Resources and be able to demonstrate to the Department that seeds remaining post-manufacture are SB2747 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b sterile or otherwise unviable.
The exotic berry permit holder must register annually with the Department of Natural Resources and be able to demonstrate to the Department that seeds remaining post-manufacture are SB2747 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b sterile or otherwise unviable.
2-7-96.) SB2747 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b Section 10.
2-7-96.) SB2747 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b Section 10.
SB2747 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b "Count" means each separate offense charged in the same indictment, information, or complaint when the indictment, information, or complaint alleges the commission of more than one offense.
SB2747 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b "Count" means each separate offense charged in the same indictment, information, or complaint when the indictment, information, or complaint alleges the commission of more than one offense.
(17) ordinances adopted under the Counties Code for the acquisition of property for parks or recreational SB2747 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b areas;
(17) ordinances adopted under the Counties Code for the acquisition of property for parks or recreational SB2747 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b areas;
SB2747 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b "Emergency response" means any incident requiring a response by a police officer, an ambulance, a firefighter carried on the rolls of a regularly constituted fire department or fire protection district, a firefighter of a volunteer fire department, or a member of a recognized not-for-profit rescue or emergency medical service provider.
SB2747 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b "Emergency response" means any incident requiring a response by a police officer, an ambulance, a firefighter carried on the rolls of a regularly constituted fire department or fire protection district, a firefighter of a volunteer fire department, or a member of a recognized not-for-profit rescue or emergency medical service provider.
"Offense" means a violation of any local ordinance or SB2747 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b penal statute of this State.
"Offense" means a violation of any local ordinance or SB2747 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b penal statute of this State.
7-1-19.) SB2747 Engrossed - 10 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b Section 20.
7-1-19.) SB2747 Enrolled - 10 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b Section 20.
(1) cleanup to remove trees, portions of trees, or SB2747 Engrossed - 11 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b debris from trees cut, damaged, moved, placed, or left as a result of tree cutting from perennial drainage ways or water holding basins;
(1) cleanup to remove trees, portions of trees, or SB2747 Enrolled - 11 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b debris from trees cut, damaged, moved, placed, or left as a result of tree cutting from perennial drainage ways or water holding basins;
or (7) staff salaries, contractor fees, and materials as SB2747 Engrossed - 12 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b directly related, documented, and required to address remediation costs under this Section.
or (7) staff salaries, contractor fees, and materials as SB2747 Enrolled - 12 - LRB103 35729 RLC 65810 b directly related, documented, and required to address remediation costs under this Section.
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The bill amends several sections of the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, updating definitions, permit requirements, and penalties related to exotic weeds.

  • 525 ILCS 10/1

    This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Exotic Weeds Weed Act. → This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Exotic Weed Act.

    The short title of the Act is corrected from 'Weeds Weed Act' to 'Weed Act'.

  • 525 ILCS 10/2

    means are plants not native to North America which, when planted either spread vegetatively or naturalize and degrade natural communities, reduce the value of fish and wildlife habitat, or threaten an Illinois endangered or threatened species. → means plants not native to North America which, when planted either spread vegetatively or naturalize and degrade natural communities, reduce the value of fish and wildlife habitat, or threaten an Illinois endangered or threatened species.

    The definition of 'exotic weeds' is rephrased to correct grammatical structure.

  • 525 ILCS 10/3

    Designation of Designated exotic weeds. → Designation of exotic weeds.

    The heading of Section 3 is simplified by removing redundant wording.

  • 525 ILCS 10/4

    Such permits may shall be issued by the Department pursuant to administrative rule. → Such permits shall be issued by the Department pursuant to administrative rule.

    Clarifies that permits shall be issued, correcting a grammatical error.

  • 525 ILCS 10/4

    to for the control of exotic weeds, a municipality may adopt an ordinance to eradicate on all public and private property within its geographic boundaries the exotic weeds listed in the rules of the Department common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), glossy buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula), saw-toothed buckthorn (Rhamnus arguta), dahurian buckthorn (Rhamnus davurica), Japanese buckthorn (Rhamnus japonica), and Chinese buckthorn (Rhamnus utilis) on all public and private property within its geographic boundaries. → to control exotic weeds, a municipality may adopt an ordinance to eradicate the exotic weeds listed in the rules of the Department on all public and private property within its geographic boundaries.

    Streamlines the language regarding municipal authority to adopt ordinances for controlling exotic weeds.

  • 525 ILCS 10/5

    violators of this Act shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. → Violators of this Act shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

    Corrects the capitalization in the penalty section for consistency.

  • 525 ILCS 55/5

    "Exotic weed" has the same meaning ascribed to the term in Section 2 of the Illinois Exotic Weeds Weed Act. → "Exotic weed" has the same meaning ascribed to the term in Section 2 of the Illinois Exotic Weed Act.

    Corrects the reference to the Exotic Weed Act by removing redundant wording.

  • 705 ILCS 135/1-5

    Exotic weeds offered for sale in Illinois except as provided in Section 4 are subject to confiscation and destruction by agents of the Department of Natural Resources. → Exotic weeds offered for sale in Illinois except as provided in Section 4 are subject to confiscation and destruction by agents of the Department.

    Shortens the reference to agents of the Department, removing redundant wording.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0620

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-006-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000

  14. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernández

  18. Arrived in House

  19. Third Reading - Passed; 053-001-000

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4a

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  23. Recalled to Second Reading

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 012-000-000

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Agriculture

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  32. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  34. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  35. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024

  36. Second Reading

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024

  39. Do Pass Agriculture; 012-000-000

  40. Assigned to Agriculture

  41. Referred to Assignments

  42. First Reading

  43. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (174)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 6 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 62002
Unaffiliated 14002
Republican 31600
Total 107604
% of votes cast 91%5%0%3%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Burke — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Flowers — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Not Voting
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Agriculture & Conservation

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 2001
Republican 3000
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Yednock, Lance — Yea
Nichols, Cyril — Not Voting
Katz Muhl — Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Agriculture, Amendment 2

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3001
Democrat 8000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Stoller, Win — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 53 Yea · 1 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33001
Unaffiliated 7001
Republican 13103
Total 53105
% of votes cast 90%2%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Harris, N. — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Bennett — Not Voting
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Toro — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Agriculture

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3001
Democrat 8000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Stoller, Win — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2747 do?
Amends the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. Changes the title of the Act to the Illinois Exotic Weeds Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall determine the plants that are exotic weeds for the purposes of the Act and shall compile and keep current a list of such exotic weeds, which list shall be published and incorporated in the rules of the Department. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may (rather than shall) issue permits to buy, sell, offer for sale, distribute, or plant seeds, plants, or plant parts of exotic weeds pursuant to administrative rule. Provides that the Department, by rule, shall exempt varieties of any species listed in Department rule. Provides that, for the control of exotic weeds, a municipality may adopt an ordinance to eradicate exotic weeds listed in the rules of the Department. Deletes the listing of specified exotic weeds from the Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB 2747?
SB 2747 is sponsored by Yang Rohr, Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Barbara Hernández, and Lilian Jiménez (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2747?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2024. Enacted.
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