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IL HR0754

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/6/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tom Demmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares April 11-15, 2022 as "Prescribed Burning Awareness Week" in Illinois
  • Recognizes prescribed fire as a traditional land management practice with ecological, economic, and cultural benefits including wildfire prevention, hazardous fuel reduction, and invasive species control
  • Notes that only approximately 6% of conservation lands in Illinois currently utilize prescribed fire management
  • Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois to maintain healthy grasslands and forests
  • Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to the Illinois Prescribed Fire Council

Legislative Description

PRESCRIBED BURNING WEEK

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft

4/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation3/29/2022
Rules3/25/2022

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