STATE FORESTS-NURSERIES USES House SponsorsRep. Dave Winters 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 525 ILCS 40/6from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5907 Amends the State Forest Act. Removes language that provides the Department of Natural Resources shall establish and operate nurseries to produce and distribute plants and plant materials. Removes language that the Department shall provide, without charge, plants and plant materials to various entities, including State agencies and local governments, for conservation and commemorative plantings. Provides that the Department shall not sell plant and plant materials to the general public, mining companies, and other industries. Removes the provision that Christmas trees, roundwood, and other materials derived from State distributed plants or plant materials may be utilized, sold, or removed. Effective immediately. 2/15/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Winters 2/15/2012HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2012HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/9/2012HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die