SB2976 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

4 Co-Sponsors

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the State Historic Preservation Board shall consist of 9 voting members appointed by the Governor (rather than 9 voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate). Makes changes to the composition of the Board. Provides that the Governor may remove a Board member for just cause. Provides that the Department shall provide administrative support to the Board. Removes distinctions between State Historic Sites, State Memorials, and Miscellaneous Properties. Authorizes the Board to modify, remove, or add to the list of State Historic Sites. Provides that the renamed Illinois National Register Advisory Council shall consist of 9 members (rather than 15), starting on January 1, 2025. Makes changes to the composition of the Council. Provides for quorum rules, as well as applicability of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. Adds definitions. Makes technical and other changes. Effective immediately, except that the changes made to the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council Act take effect on January 1, 2025.