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SB 1339

GIANT CITY STATE PARK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Terri Bryant and 5 co-sponsors

Names two Giant City State Park facilities in law: Bob Kristoff Visitor Center and Richard A. Kelley Arena, effective Aug 15, 2025.

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0374
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Bill Summary · SB 1339

Summary — SB 1339 (Public Act 104‑0374): Giant City State Park

Status: Enacted — Public Act 104‑0374
Introduced: Jan 28, 2025 (Sen. Dale Fowler) — Governor approved Aug 15, 2025 — Effective Aug 15, 2025
Statutory change: Adds Section 3.8 to the State Parks Designation Act (20 ILCS 840/3.8 new)

Purpose and intent

The bill formally names two facilities at Giant City State Park to honor local individuals: the park visitor center and the arena at Giant City Stables. The intent is commemorative—assigning official names for use in state law, signage, and public references.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new Section 3.8 to the State Parks Designation Act (20 ILCS 840/3.8 new).
    • (a) Designates the visitor center at Giant City State Park as the "Bob Kristoff Visitor Center."
    • (b) Designates the arena at Giant City Stables in Giant City State Park as the "Richard A. Kelley Arena." (Senate Amendment 001 corrected the spelling to "Kelley".)
  • Effective date: the Act takes effect upon becoming law (recorded as effective Aug 15, 2025).

Who/what is affected

  • Legal and administrative references to these facilities in state documents and publications (e.g., statutes, park brochures, maps, websites).
  • Illinois Department of Natural Resources (or other managing agency) for implementation tasks such as updating signage, printed materials, web content, and maps.
  • Park visitors, local community members, and families/associates of the individuals honored by the designations.

Practical and fiscal impact

  • The change is nominal and commemorative; it does not create a new program, authorize spending, or alter park governance or operations.
  • Potential minor administrative or one‑time costs for replacing/updating signs, printed materials, and online references. No appropriations or ongoing fiscal obligations are included in the bill text.

Legislative history & sponsors

  • Primary sponsors/co‑sponsors listed in bill records (Sen. Dale Fowler and others; House sponsors when received in the House).
  • Passed both houses (Senate vote on 5/22/2025 reported 110–0; House passage 4/3/2025 reported 55–0), sent to Governor 6/20/2025, approved and filed as Public Act 104‑0374 on 8/15/2025.
  • Related companion House bills noted: HB 638, HB 1020, HB 1041.

This Act permanently assigns the two official facility names at Giant City State Park for legal and public reference.

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

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