Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

SB4189      — $ST BD ED-FAITH BY PLATE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

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  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 April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill appropriates $5,000,000 for implementing the Faith by Plate Act.

This legislation provides $5 million to the State Board of Education to support the Faith by Plate Act. It will be effective starting July 1, 2026.

Summary

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4189      do?
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB4189     ?
SB4189      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), and Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB4189     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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