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HB 5634

$FY27 DNR OCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Robyn Gabel

HB 5634 allocates fiscal year 2027 funding to Illinois DNR's coastal and environmental affairs operations and programs.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
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Bill Summary · HB 5634

Legislative bill overview

HB 5634 is a fiscal year 2027 budget appropriation bill for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Office of Coastal and Environmental Affairs. The bill allocates funding for DNR operations, programs, and initiatives related to coastal management, environmental protection, and natural resource conservation during the upcoming fiscal year.

Why is this important

Budget appropriations directly determine what environmental and coastal programs the state can fund, affecting everything from wetland restoration and wildlife management to beach access and pollution monitoring. These allocations influence the DNR's capacity to enforce environmental regulations, maintain state parks and natural areas, and respond to environmental emergencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels: Whether the proposed appropriation adequately addresses DNR operational needs versus state revenue constraints
  • Program priorities: Disagreements over which specific environmental initiatives or regions receive priority funding
  • Coastal vs. inland focus: Potential tension between funding coastal management versus broader statewide natural resource programs

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

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