Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 R · 8 D cosponsors

HB0054      — SOIL HEALTH WEEK

Last action — Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  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 December 11, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · 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.

  • 29 sponsors

    1 primary, 28 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 8 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Designates the first week of March as Soil Health Week in Illinois.

The bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to officially designate the first full week of March as Soil Health Week in Illinois. This week aims to celebrate and raise awareness about the significance of soil health for agriculture and farmers in the state.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means there will be a dedicated week to focus on the importance of soil health for enhancing farming practices.

Summary

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that first full week of March each year is designated as Soil Health Week to be observed throughout the State as a week to celebrate and raise awareness regarding the importance of soil health to Illinois agriculture and Illinois farmers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  13. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  19. Arrive in Senate

  20. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

  21. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  22. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Regan Deering

  23. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  25. Second Reading - Short Debate

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  32. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  37. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  38. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  39. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  40. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000

  41. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  43. Referred to Rules Committee

  44. First Reading

  45. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (28)

Not signed on (154)

154 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

Third Reading

Passed 106 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 640010
Republican 37002
Unaffiliated 4000
Total 1050012
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Stava-Murray — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Not Voting
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Not Voting
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Not Voting
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Not Voting
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Terra Costa Howard Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0054      do?
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that first full week of March each year is designated as Soil Health Week to be observed throughout the State as a week to celebrate and raise awareness regarding the importance of soil health to Illinois agriculture and Illinois farmers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB0054     ?
HB0054      is sponsored by John F. Curran, Neil Anderson, Mary Edly-Allen, Sally J. Turner, Cristina Castro, Jil Tracy, Laura Fine, Linda Holmes, Rachel Ventura, Graciela Guzmán, Chris Balkema, Regan Deering (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Mary Gill (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Amy Elik (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), and Simmons, Mike.
What is the current status of HB0054     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 11, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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