Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed House 4 D cosponsors

HR 726 — BLACK FARMERS AND GROWERS WEEK

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

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill declares May 3-9, 2026, as Black Farmers and Growers Week in Illinois.

This resolution recognizes the contributions of Black farmers and promotes awareness of their history and challenges in agriculture. It encourages state agencies to ensure that agricultural programs effectively reach Black farmers across Illinois.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This week highlights the importance of Black farmers, potentially increasing job opportunities in agriculture.

Bill Text

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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Votes

Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 726?
HR 726 is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), and Yolonda Morris (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 726?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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