(20 ILCS 4138/15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2028) Sec. 15. Duties. The Climate Displacement Task Force is created to make findings and recommendations regarding climate displacement within this State and to submit 2 reports. The first report shall analyze scientific research and global modeling to accurately assess the level of climate displacement that is projected to happen within the United States and its neighboring countries. The first report shall also delineate the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations and shall be submitted to the General Assembly no later than June 30, 2026. The second report shall be developed with the information gathered in the first report and shall provide a needs assessment of infrastructure, systems development, and collaboration plans between State agencies to ensure that the State is prepared through 2050 for these upcoming challenges. The second report shall also delineate the Task Force's findings, conclusions, and recommendations and shall be submitted to the General Assembly no later than June 30, 2027. In this Section, "systems development" includes building resilient and adaptable systems across various sectors, including governance, infrastructure, and social services, to proactively address the challenges and impacts of climate change-induced displacement. Once the initial voting members have been appointed, the Task Force shall meet not less than once each month following the effective date of this Act to carry out the duties prescribed in this Act.(Source: P.A. 104-396, eff. 8-15-25.) |