Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB1635

Introduced
2/1/23  
Introduced
2/1/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Refer
2/1/23  
Report Pass
3/8/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Engrossed
3/23/23  
Report Pass
3/8/23  
Refer
3/27/23  
Engrossed
3/23/23  
Enrolled
5/11/23  
Refer
3/27/23  
Chaptered
6/30/23  
Enrolled
5/11/23  
Chaptered
6/30/23  

Caption

LAND TRANSFER-LAKE COUNTY

Impact

By enabling this land transfer, HB 1635 facilitates potential federal projects or other developments that may require ownership or control of these parcels. This legislative action is expected to streamline the process of transferring land to federal entities, thereby potentially expediting any related projects or conservation efforts. The law is effective immediately upon becoming law, indicating urgency in the state's handling of land dealings. This increase in efficiency is viewed positively by proponents who seek more coherent management within environmental or recreational spaces.

Summary

House Bill 1635 authorizes the Executive Director of the Lake County Forest Preserve District to execute and deliver a quit claim deed for specific parcels of land to the United States. This act is part of an effort to manage land that may be subject to federal interest or projects. The bill describes two separate parcels of land, detailing their geographic boundaries and the specific legal descriptions necessary for the transfer. The culmination of this legislative process reflects local governance's adaptability in managing public land resources effectively.

Sentiment

The passage of HB 1635 encountered overwhelmingly supportive sentiment within the legislature, as indicated by the unanimous support during voting. Legislators viewed the bill as a necessary step toward improving land management and facilitating future federal activities that could benefit Lake County. With no dissenting votes recorded, the dialogue surrounding the bill was marked by collaborative agreement on its merits, suggesting a focus on community benefit and resource maximization.

Contention

Notable points of contention around HB 1635 are largely absent, primarily due to the bill's clear intent and its technical nature concerning land transfer. The legislation passed without controversy, which suggests broad consensus on the need for such property transfers. Nonetheless, the underlying issues related to land management and federal oversight could potentially elicit debate in broader contexts, particularly as they relate to local governance decisions on land use and preservation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL SB1985

LAND TRANSFER-LAKE COUNTY

IL HB4883

DNR LAND TRANSFER-WILL COUNTY

IL SB1698

LAND TRANSFER-WILL COUNTY

IL SB3091

IDNR-LAND TRANSFER-WILL CO

IL HB3469

CMS LAND TRANSFER-TINLEY PARK

IL HB4375

LAND TRANSFER-MONROE, KANE CO

IL SB0951

CIVIL LAW-TECH

IL HB4718

IDNR-LAND TRANSFER-DEKALB CO

IL HF2105

Easement conveying requirements modified; state parks and forests added; and state land sales, purchases, and transfers authorized.

IL HB2216

Authorizing the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with the approval of the Governor, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, to quitclaim and release to the United States of America any right, title or interest it may have with respect to a certain use restriction and a related reversionary interest related to certain portions of Valley Forge National Historical Park situate in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in Overfield Township, Wyoming County; authorizing the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia a right-of-way easement situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, in exchange for improvements to Benjamin Rush State Park and monetary consideration to the Commonwealth to be used toward the acquisition and conveyance of a tract of land to be added to French Creek State Park; authorizing the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of portions of State park lands in exchange for certain lands situate in New Vernon Township, Mercer County, from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Department of Transportation for anticipated highway improvement projects; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor, to grant and convey to Joshua R. Snyder a certain tract of land located in Windsor Township, Berks County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands and improvements situate in Haverford Township, Delaware County, to Carelink Community Support Services of PA, Inc.; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor, to grant and convey to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace, certain lands, buildings and improvements, situate in Boggs Township, Centre County, and further authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer to The Roland Curtin Foundation for the Preservation of Eagle Furnace its buildings located on adjacent property leased from the United States Department of the Army; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County; authorizing the Department of General Services to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, to convey to the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements thereon, situate in Oil City, Venango County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Transportation and the Governor, to grant and convey to the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company an access easement and two storm water easements from certain lands situate in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a portion of a use restriction affecting certain real property situate in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania previously conveyed to the School District of the City of Harrisburg; authorizing the sale and transfer of title for a 0.232 acre of

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