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IL HR0659

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mary Edly-Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 20-24, 2020 as Native Plant Week in Illinois
  • Recognizes native plants as adapted to local environmental conditions and foundational to regional biodiversity
  • Identifies native plants as critical resources for birds and insects, providing essential food and shelter while helping mitigate climate change effects
  • Notes that native plant habitats reduce fertilizer and pesticide use, conserve water, and lower energy demands for households and municipalities
  • Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to the Lake County Audubon Society

Legislative Description

NATIVE PLANT WEEK

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Agriculture & Conservation2/25/2020
Rules1/28/2020

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