Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 629 — ACCESS TO NUTRITION PROGRAM

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition in food deserts. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition in food deserts. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition in food deserts. Defines "food desert" and "program".

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As February 18, 2022

  4. Re-assigned to Agriculture

  5. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 23, 2021

  7. Postponed - Agriculture

  8. Assigned to Agriculture

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

Sponsors

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

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 629 do?
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition in food deserts. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition in food deserts. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition in food deserts. Defines "food desert" and "program".
Who sponsors SB 629?
SB 629 is sponsored by Dale Fowler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 629?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 629?
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