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SB 3309

$DNR-GRANTS-WETLANDS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Joyce

Illinois would provide $2 million in state funding to DNR for grants to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands across the state.

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Bill Summary · SB 3309

Summary of SB 3309 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

  • SB 3309 proposes an appropriation to support wetland conservation in Illinois.
  • The bill aims to provide financial resources specifically for grants that fund wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects across the state.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Funding Amount: Appropriates $2,000,000.
  • Source of Funds: General Revenue Fund.
  • Recipient and Use: Grants administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Program/Agency: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would administer the grants.
  • Projects: Wetland-related initiatives within Illinois, including protection, restoration, and enhancement efforts.
  • Beneficiaries: Potential applicants for grants (e.g., local governments, non-profit organizations, watershed groups, conservation entities) seeking to undertake wetland projects.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filing and Introduction: Filed February 3, 2026, by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce.
  • Committee Consideration: Assigned to Appropriations (February 17, 2026); subsequent Rule 2-10 deadlines set for Third Reading (May 15, 2026, with an updated deadline of May 22, 2026).
  • Effective Date: Law would take effect on July 1, 2026, assuming passage.

Notes

  • The bill is relatively straightforward, establishing a one-time or continuing appropriation of $2 million to support wetland-related grants via the DNR.
  • No additional programmatic changes or requirements beyond the appropriation are specified in the text provided.

Practical Implications

  • If enacted, Illinois would have dedicated General Revenue funding available to back wetland protection and restoration projects, potentially advancing habitat conservation, flood mitigation, and water quality improvement efforts within the state.
  • The availability of grants could spur local and regional wetland initiatives, depending on the programmatic guidelines and application processes developed by the DNR.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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