Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB1637      — CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill protects Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund from being transferred to other funds.

This bill amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act to ensure that funds allocated for open space cannot be redirected to other state funds. It aims to safeguard resources intended for the acquisition and development of open spaces.

Summary

Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  7. Re-assigned to Appropriations

  8. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  15. Assigned to Appropriations

  16. Referred to Assignments

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1637      do?
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB1637     ?
SB1637      is sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Chris Balkema (Republican), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), and Seth Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1637     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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