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*LRB10403331BDA13353b**LRB10403331BDA23366a* SB1417 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2026 SB1417 Introduced 1/31/2025, by Sen.
Steve McClure SYNOPSISFiled: AS INTRODUCED:
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Provides______. that the New Salem Preservation Commission is created within the Department of Natural Resources for certain purposes related to Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.
ProvidesAmend forSenate 13Bill members,1417 includingby membersreplacing ofeverything after the Generalenacting Assemblyclause and others, with the Presidentfollowing: of the New Salem Lincoln League as chairperson.
Provides"Article that1. the Department shall provide support to the Commission.
ProvidesSection that1-1. the members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose.
Provides that the volunteer coordinator at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site shall submit an annual report to the Commission.
Provides that the Commission shall convene and meet at the call of the chairperson and shall meet once a year to tour and assess the Site.
Provides that the Commission shall compile an annual report for the General Assembly.
Makes findings.
Effective immediately.
LRB104 03331 BDA 13353 b A BILL FOR SB1417 LRB104 03331 BDA 13353 b AN ACT concerning State government.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:
Section 1.
This ActArticle may be cited as the New Salem Preservation Commission Act.
SectionReferences 5.in this Article to "this Act" mean this Article.
Section 1-5.
(2) Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site has experienced extensive deterioration of the reconstructed 10400SB1417sam001 -2- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a log homes, roofs, buildings, foundations, chimneys, fences, steps, footbridge, flatboat, cemetery, and the iconic Grist Mill.
(4) Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site serves as SB1417 - 2 - LRB104 03331 BDA 13353 b a living history museum with volunteer interpreters in the homes, provides music festivals including the Traditional Music Festivals, concessions, a gift shop, Theater in the Park, campgrounds, exercise areas, trails, Summer Frolic, Independence Day Celebration where the Declaration of Independence is read, Boy Scout jamborees including hikes that trace Lincoln's footsteps to Springfield during the Annual Abraham Lincoln Pilgrimage, Fall Festival and the popular Annual Fall Candlelight Walk.
The League has worked with Theater 10400SB1417sam001 -3- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a in the Park, which attracts over 10,000 visitors a year, funding new seating and a new sound board.
The League funded new LED lighting which saved the Site thousands of SB1417 - 3 - LRB104 03331 BDA 13353 b dollars.
Section 10.1-10.
(1) to monitor and recommend repairs and maintenance for the structures, signage, statues, overall condition of 10400SB1417sam001 -4- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a the grounds, and accessibility at the Site;
(1) the President of the New Salem Lincoln League,League; who shall serve as chairperson of the Commission;
SB1417 - 4 - LRB104 03331 BDA 13353 b (2) one member from the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(8) one member who is a representative of the Division 10400SB1417sam001 -5- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a of Historic Preservation of the Department of Natural Resources, appointed by the Division Manager of Historic Preservation of the Department of Natural Resources;
SB1417 - 5 - LRB104 03331 BDA 13353 b (11) one member who is a descendant of a New Salem resident, appointed by the President of the New Salem Lincoln League;
and (12) one member who is a representative of the Department of Transportation, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation.Transportation;
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(d)(c) The Departmentchairperson of Natural Resources shall provide administrative and other support to the New Salem Preservation Commission,Commission includingshall assistancebe withappointed scheduling,by disseminationthe ofGovernor informationfrom to members, maintaining the minutesmembers of meetings,the andGeneral otherAssembly similarlisted supportin assubsection required.(b).
(e)(d) The members of the New Salem Preservation Commission shall serveconvene withoutand compensationmeet butat shallthe becall reimbursedof forthe theirchairperson reasonable and shall meet as frequently as necessary expensesto fromcarry fundsout appropriatedits forduties thatas purpose.required by 10400SB1417sam001 -6- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a this Act.
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(g) The site superintendent at Lincoln's New Salem PreservationState CommissionHistoric Site shall meetsubmit oncean aannual yearreport toregarding tour the Sitevolunteer program and assessits thecontinuing conditioneducation ofprograms to the structuresNew andSalem grounds.Preservation Commission.
AThis report compiledshall be reviewed and approved by the members of the New Salem Preservation CommissionCommission, shalland beany submittedsuggestions towill thebe membersmade ofto the General Assembly annually regarding the condition of Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site,Site includingvolunteer anycoordinator recommendedand repairsthe orDivision maintenanceManager revealedof toHistoric bePreservation deficientof during the courseDepartment of theirNatural inspectionResources tourfor orimplementation. reports submitted to the New Salem Preservation Commission by any other concerned parties.
Section(h) 99.The New Salem Preservation Commission shall meet once a year to tour the Site and assess the condition of the structures and grounds.
A report compiled by members of the New Salem Preservation Commission shall be submitted to the members of the General Assembly annually regarding the condition of Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, including any recommended repairs or maintenance revealed to 10400SB1417sam001 -7- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a be deficient during the course of their inspection tour or reports submitted to the New Salem Preservation Commission by any other concerned parties.
Article 2.
Section 2-1.
Short title.
This Article may be cited as the New Salem Historic Site Restoration Act.
References in this Article to "this Act" mean this Article.
Section 2-5.
Findings and purpose.
(a) The General Assembly finds the following:
(1) New Salem is a historic site of significant cultural and historical value.
(2) The Grist Mill and other structures within New Salem have fallen into disrepair.
(3) The preservation and restoration of New Salem's structures are in the public interest to maintain historical integrity and promote tourism.
(b) The purpose of this Act is to do the following:
(1) require the Department of Natural Resources to conduct an immediate site assessment of New Salem, including the Grist Mill;
and (2) require the Department of Natural Resources to submit a comprehensive report to the General Assembly detailing the current conditions of New Salem's structures 10400SB1417sam001 -8- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a and a plan for restoration.
Section 2-10.
Definitions.
As used in this Act, "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.
Section 2-15.
Site assessment and reporting requirements.
(a) The Department shall, within 30 days after the effective date of this Act, conduct a thorough site assessment of New Salem, including the Grist Mill and any other structures deemed necessary.
(b) The assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) the structural integrity evaluations of all buildings and facilities;
(2) an identification of necessary restorations to return each structure to its original condition;
(3) the estimated costs of and a time line for full restoration;
and (4) any recommendations for ongoing maintenance to prevent future deterioration.
(c) No later than 90 days after the commencement of the site assessment under this Section, the Department shall submit a report detailing its findings and a proposed renovation plan to the General Assembly.
Article 3.
10400SB1417sam001 -9- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a Section 3-5.
The Historic Preservation Act is amended by changing Section 8 and by adding Sections 9 and 10 as follows:
(20 ILCS 3405/8) Sec.
8.
Business plans.
The Department shall create an individual business plan for each historic site related to Abraham Lincoln that is listed in the relevant administrative rule.
Each business plan must address ways to enhance tourism at the historic site and the historic aspect of each site.
The Department shall seek advice from local Friends of Abraham Lincoln support groups and may seek assistance from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity when creating the business plans.
The Department shall complete the business plans no later than December 31, 2025 January 1, 2008.
(Source:
P.A.
103-768, eff.
8-2-24.) (20 ILCS 3405/9 new) Sec.
9.
New Salem Historic Site Restoration Act duties.
The Department shall exercise all rights, powers, and duties set forth in the New Salem Historic Site Restoration Act.
(20 ILCS 3405/10 new) Sec.
10.
New Salem Preservation Act duties.
The Department shall exercise all rights, powers, and duties set forth in the New Salem Preservation Act.
10400SB1417sam001 -10- LRB104 03331 BDA 23366 a Article 99.
Section 99-99.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.law.".