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IL HB5067

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Harper

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Prairie Lawns Program administered by the Department of Natural Resources to assist Illinois residents with installing pollinator-friendly native plants in residential lawns.

  • Provides individual support grants of up to $400 to eligible Illinois residents for costs associated with establishing pollinator habitats, requiring a 25% match from applicants.

  • Creates demonstration neighborhood grants for units of local government and nonprofit organizations to develop community projects that enhance pollinator habitats through a request for proposal process.

  • Prohibits homeowners associations and common interest communities from banning or restricting the planting and maintenance of pollinator habitats on residential properties.

  • Requires the Department to conduct outreach campaigns, provide educational materials, and create yard signs for grant recipients to promote pollinator habitat awareness.

Legislative Description

DNR-LAWNS TO LEGUMES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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