Illinois House Bill 5067

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-02-08 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Lawns to Legumes Act. Establishes the Lawns to Legumes Program, which requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide assistance for installing pollinator-friendly native plants in residential lawns to protect and support native species of pollinators. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules for the Program. Provides for individual support grants to reimburse Illinois residents for up to $400, subject to appropriation and other requirements. Provides for demonstration neighborhood grants to units of local government and nonprofit organizations through a request for proposal process, subject to appropriation and other requirements. Provides that homeowners associations and common interest communities may not prohibit the planting of pollinator habitats. Defines terms.

DNR-LAWNS TO LEGUMES

Rep. Sonya Harper [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-02-08	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2024-02-08	House	First Reading
2024-02-08	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5067&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB5067.htm