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IL HB5067
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Harper
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits homeowners associations and common interest communities from banning or restricting the planting and maintenance of pollinator habitats on residential properties.
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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