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HB 4016

IDNR-LAND CONVEYANCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marty Moylan

Illinois HB 4016 authorizes IDNR to transfer state-owned land; specific parcels and terms unclear pending committee review and bill text release.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4016

Legislative bill overview

HB 4016 is an Illinois bill that authorizes the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to convey (transfer ownership of) state-owned land. The bill was introduced by Rep. Marty Moylan and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having just received its first reading and been referred to the Rules Committee.

Why is this important

Land conveyance bills can significantly affect public land management, potentially removing property from state control and public access. The outcome depends entirely on which specific parcels are involved, their current use (recreational, conservation, or otherwise), and the terms of any transfer—information not detailed in this bill's basic filing information.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill title provides no detail about which lands would be conveyed, their size, location, or current use, making meaningful public evaluation difficult at this stage
  • Public access concerns: Transfers of state land could reduce public recreational or conservation areas, depending on destination and use restrictions
  • Fiscal impact: The bill's financial implications—whether the state gains revenue, loses assets, or both—remain unclear without seeing the full text

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

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