Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive 5 D cosponsors

SB 3422 — DNR-HEALTHY FORESTS GRANTS

Last action — Sent to the Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 04, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

This bill authorizes grants for health-focused forest projects.

The legislation allocates funding for initiatives aimed at improving the health of forests. It supports projects that promote forest conservation and management.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill means increased funding for projects that will help protect and improve forest ecosystems.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 3422 involves replacing specific sections previously labeled as “Engrossed” with “Enrolled” lines. This change indicates that the bill has moved forward in the legislative process and is now in its final form before being sent for approval. It’s an important step that signifies the bill is getting closer to becoming law and may help clarify its status for anyone following the legislation.

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SB3422 Engrossed LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b AN ACT concerning conservation.
SB3422 Enrolled LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b AN ACT concerning conservation.
(3) not-for-profit entities with conservation missions, including, but not limited to, climate change SB3422 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b mitigation, preservation of natural lands, and conservation of the State's natural resources;
(3) not-for-profit entities with conservation missions, including, but not limited to, climate change SB3422 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b mitigation, preservation of natural lands, and conservation of the State's natural resources;
(d) The Department shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this Act, including rules establishing SB3422 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b requirements and timeframes for the submission of grant applications by entities that are authorized to apply to participate in the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Program as well as cost-share amounts or in-kind contributions for the activities authorized under any grant issued pursuant to this Act.
(d) The Department shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this Act, including rules establishing SB3422 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b requirements and timeframes for the submission of grant applications by entities that are authorized to apply to participate in the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Program as well as cost-share amounts or in-kind contributions for the activities authorized under any grant issued pursuant to this Act.
(2) (3) financing projects that promote the stewardship of existing public and private urban forests, prairies, and wetlands that include and natural lands, including the removal of invasive or nonnative plant SB3422 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b species in addition to the planting of native grasses, plants, and trees where such native species are not currently growing;
(2) (3) financing projects that promote the stewardship of existing public and private urban forests, prairies, and wetlands that include and natural lands, including the removal of invasive or nonnative plant SB3422 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 19544 BDA 32992 b species in addition to the planting of native grasses, plants, and trees where such native species are not currently growing;
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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Passed Both Houses

  3. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-030-000

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

  5. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 016-010-000

  10. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  14. Arrived in House

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026

  18. Second Reading

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026

  20. Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-001-000

  21. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  22. Assigned to Environment and Conservation

  23. Referred to Assignments

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on · 31 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 77 Yea · 30 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 65006
Republican 43005
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 7630011
% of votes cast 65%26%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
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
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Not Voting
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran 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
Lisa Davis Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter 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 Crawford 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
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan 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 Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Not Voting
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Energy & Environment

Passed 16 Yea · 10 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16003
Republican 01000
Total 161003
% of votes cast 55%34%0%10%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Not Voting
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 18001
Total 54004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán 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
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Napoleon Harris III 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 Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Environment and Conservation

Passed 8 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1101
Democrat 7000
Total 8101
% of votes cast 80%10%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 3422?
SB 3422 is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3422?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 04, 2026. It awaits signature.
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