Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR0667      — URBAN-RURAL FOOD PARTNERSHIPS

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill encourages partnerships between urban and rural communities to improve food systems and economic development in Illinois.

This bill promotes collaboration between disproportionately impacted urban and rural communities to strengthen food systems and economic initiatives. It urges various stakeholders to pursue education, outreach, and partnerships that enhance agricultural literacy and local economies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may benefit from workforce development initiatives related to agriculture and food systems promoted by this bill.
  • Families: Families could see improved access to food and local economic opportunities as a result of enhanced urban-rural partnerships.
  • Small Business: This bill supports small businesses by promoting local economic investment and partnerships that enhance food systems.

Summary

States that the shared challenges and shared interests of disproportionately impacted urban communities and rural communities need to be addressed to develop and strengthen urban-rural partnerships and education to advance food systems, agriculture, and equitable economic development across Illinois. Urges State agencies, local governments, educational institutions, community-based organizations, farmers, workers, and small businesses to pursue new and expanded urban-rural partnerships that connect disproportionately impacted urban communities and rural communities through equitable food systems, workforce development, and local economic investment. Encourages education, outreach, and technical-assistance initiatives that promote agricultural literacy, food-system careers, entrepreneurship, and cross-regional understanding, with particular attention to disproportionately impacted urban communities and historically underserved rural areas. Supports policy frameworks that strengthen local and regional food infrastructure, protect farmland, expand urban agriculture in disproportionately impacted urban communities, improve market access, and address food-access gaps in both urban and rural communities. Urges policymakers at all levels to reject false divisions between urban and rural Illinois and instead pursue inclusive, data-driven, and community-informed solutions that recognize collaboration and partnership as essential to the State's food security, economic resilience, and shared prosperity.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  3. Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000

  4. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0667      do?
States that the shared challenges and shared interests of disproportionately impacted urban communities and rural communities need to be addressed to develop and strengthen urban-rural partnerships and education to advance food systems, agriculture, and equitable economic development across Illinois. Urges State agencies, local governments, educational institutions, community-based organizations, farmers, workers, and small businesses to pursue new and expanded urban-rural partnerships that connect disproportionately impacted urban communities and rural communities through equitable food systems, workforce development, and local economic investment. Encourages education, outreach, and technical-assistance initiatives that promote agricultural literacy, food-system careers, entrepreneurship, and cross-regional understanding, with particular attention to disproportionately impacted urban communities and historically underserved rural areas. Supports policy frameworks that strengthen local and regional food infrastructure, protect farmland, expand urban agriculture in disproportionately impacted urban communities, improve market access, and address food-access gaps in both urban and rural communities. Urges policymakers at all levels to reject false divisions between urban and rural Illinois and instead pursue inclusive, data-driven, and community-informed solutions that recognize collaboration and partnership as essential to the State's food security, economic resilience, and shared prosperity.
Who sponsors HR0667     ?
HR0667      is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0667     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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