Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3971      — $DCEO-HYDROPONICS

Last action — Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill allocates $10 million for hydroponic agriculture grants.

This bill provides $10 million from the General Revenue Fund to support the establishment of hydroponic agriculture facilities in vacant commercial buildings. This funding aims to promote agriculture in urban areas using existing infrastructure.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small businesses may have opportunities to utilize vacant commercial spaces for innovative agricultural projects.

Summary

Appropriates the amount of $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants for the establishment of hydroponic agriculture facilities in existing vacant commercial buildings. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Assigned to Appropriations

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

housing environment agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3971      do?
Appropriates the amount of $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants for the establishment of hydroponic agriculture facilities in existing vacant commercial buildings. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3971     ?
SB3971      is sponsored by Seth Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3971     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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