Summary as Introduced
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund. Effective immediately.
Staff Analysis
House Bill 1927 intends to amend the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. The bill’s primary objective is to ensure that funds allocated for open space acquisition and development remain dedicated to their intended purpose. Specifically, HB 1927 stipulates that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund.
This legislative initiative seeks to protect the integrity of the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund by preventing the diversion of its resources to other state funds. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure that the financial resources designated for the acquisition and development of open spaces are used exclusively for those purposes, thereby supporting environmental conservation and community recreation projects across Illinois.