Bill Title: Creates the Illinois Center for Geographic Information Act. Creates the Illinois Center for Geographic Information within the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois. Provides that the Center shall evaluate proposals, in consultation with an Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on the efficient development, use, and funding of geographic information management technology for State, regional, local, and academic agencies and institutions. Provides that the Prairie Research Institute shall form an Intergovernmental Advisory Committee that shall serve in an advisory capacity for the Center. Provides that the Center shall engage with interested stakeholders throughout the State. Provides that the Center shall have the authority to initiate and enter into intergovernmental data sharing agreements on behalf of the State for the benefit of geographic information coordination. Repeals the Illinois Geographic Information Council Act. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-27 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1009 [SB3179 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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