Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB3685      — LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH TASK FORCE

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Swimming Facility Act. Creates the Task Force on Lake Michigan Beach Public Use to review current and potential future public coordination, consolidation, use, and access issues and to offer policy-making recommendations related to the efficient use of governmental bodies and structures in regulating the use of public bathing areas along Lake Michigan. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be composed of specified members, and the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Requires appointments to be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Requires members to serve without compensation. Establishes duties of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3685      do?
Amends the Swimming Facility Act. Creates the Task Force on Lake Michigan Beach Public Use to review current and potential future public coordination, consolidation, use, and access issues and to offer policy-making recommendations related to the efficient use of governmental bodies and structures in regulating the use of public bathing areas along Lake Michigan. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be composed of specified members, and the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Requires appointments to be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Requires members to serve without compensation. Establishes duties of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3685     ?
HB3685      is sponsored by Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3685     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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