Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB4198      — $SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  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 May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill allocates $15 million for research and workforce training in corn-to-ethanol projects.

This bill provides funds to expand the research capabilities at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center and to enhance training for the biomanufacturing workforce. It aims to support advancements in ethanol production from corn.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means increased training opportunities in biomanufacturing, potentially leading to more jobs in the field.
  • Families: The expansion may provide economic benefits through job creation and local development in related industries.
  • Environment: The bill supports research for corn-to-ethanol, which is relevant to renewable energy efforts.

Summary

Appropriates $15,000,000 to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to expand its research capabilities and to increase biomanufacturing workforce training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

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

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4198      do?
Appropriates $15,000,000 to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to expand its research capabilities and to increase biomanufacturing workforce training. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB4198     ?
SB4198      is sponsored by Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Erica Harriss (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB4198     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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