Summary as Introduced
Amends the Illinois Forestry Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Staff Analysis
Establishes the Illinois Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education Pilot Program. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall administer the Program. Provides that grants under this Act are limited to units of local government and non-profit entities located in the State of Illinois that provide conservation education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults of this State. Provides that the Program is subject to appropriation. Adds education and internships to purposes within the Program. Changes references to enrollees to references to interns. Defines terms. Changes references to the Director to references to the Department. Removes provisions that exclude contracts entered into for this Program from the Illinois Procurement Code. Removes changes to the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes other changes. Repeals this Act on June 30, 2029.