Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

HR0726      — BLACK FARMERS AND GROWERS WEEK

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

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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 March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Designates May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Black Farmers and Growers Week in Illinois.

This bill declares a specific week in May 2026 to acknowledge Black farmers and growers in Illinois. It also encourages local agencies and policymakers to support Black farming communities through outreach and program participation.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means recognition of Black farmers and growers, along with calls for better support and outreach for their agricultural needs.

Summary

Declares May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Black Farmers and Growers Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the people of Illinois and their representatives in government to learn about the history of Black farming communities and the contributions made by African Americans to agriculture in the United States. Encourages State agencies and policymakers to ensure that agricultural programs intended to support farmers are implemented in a manner that meaningfully reaches Black farmers and growers across Illinois, including emerging, limited-resource, and socially disadvantaged producers, and that outreach and program participation extend broadly throughout the State's Black farming communities.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  4. Resolution Adopted

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

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

  7. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0726      do?
Declares May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Black Farmers and Growers Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the people of Illinois and their representatives in government to learn about the history of Black farming communities and the contributions made by African Americans to agriculture in the United States. Encourages State agencies and policymakers to ensure that agricultural programs intended to support farmers are implemented in a manner that meaningfully reaches Black farmers and growers across Illinois, including emerging, limited-resource, and socially disadvantaged producers, and that outreach and program participation extend broadly throughout the State's Black farming communities.
Who sponsors HR0726     ?
HR0726      is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), and Yolonda Morris (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0726     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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