Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 20 D cosponsors

HB3067      — SMALL FARMERS RESTORATION PRGM

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    1 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (20 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Act. Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the moneys in the Fund, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, shall be used for the purposes of the program, which include grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements, technical assistance grants, technical assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture, and administrative costs incurred by the Department in administering the program. Provides that moneys may be deposited into the Fund from federal grants and gifts and donations that are designated and required by the donor to be used exclusively for the purposes of the program. Provides that not more than 10% of available funds under the Act may be used for technical assistance purposes and administration. Provides that not less than 90% of funds available for grants under the Act shall be expended for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall also be available for the following purposes: (1) to provide technical assistance grants to qualified entities in support of socially disadvantaged farmers who are seeking access to farmland; and (2) to provide grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements to qualified easement holders. Provides that moneys from the Fund shall be available in each fiscal year to any qualified easement holder having made an application that has been reviewed by the Department. Provides that subject to appropriation and in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, the Department shall establish the Farm Conservation Corps to provide residents between the ages of 18 and 29 from socially disadvantaged groups the academic, vocational, and social skills necessary to pursue long-term and productive careers in agriculture. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of the Act, including the adoption of rules that establish a process for submitting and processing of applications for grants no later than December 31, 2026. Provides that rules shall align with existing federal and local programs to maximize potential for matching funds. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

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

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

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

  6. Assigned to Appropriations

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

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  12. Arrive in Senate

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-038-001

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

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

  22. Second Reading - Short Debate

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  31. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000

  33. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  34. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  35. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  36. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  37. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  38. Referred to Rules Committee

  39. First Reading

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on · 38 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (159)

159 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 71 Yea · 38 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 68006
Republican 03702
Unaffiliated 2101
Total 703809
% of votes cast 60%32%0%8%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Nay
Johnson — Not Voting
Stava-Murray — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Not Voting
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Not Voting
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
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 Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Nay
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Not Voting
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Nicole La Ha Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3067      do?
Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Act. Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the moneys in the Fund, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, shall be used for the purposes of the program, which include grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements, technical assistance grants, technical assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture, and administrative costs incurred by the Department in administering the program. Provides that moneys may be deposited into the Fund from federal grants and gifts and donations that are designated and required by the donor to be used exclusively for the purposes of the program. Provides that not more than 10% of available funds under the Act may be used for technical assistance purposes and administration. Provides that not less than 90% of funds available for grants under the Act shall be expended for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall also be available for the following purposes: (1) to provide technical assistance grants to qualified entities in support of socially disadvantaged farmers who are seeking access to farmland; and (2) to provide grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements to qualified easement holders. Provides that moneys from the Fund shall be available in each fiscal year to any qualified easement holder having made an application that has been reviewed by the Department. Provides that subject to appropriation and in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, the Department shall establish the Farm Conservation Corps to provide residents between the ages of 18 and 29 from socially disadvantaged groups the academic, vocational, and social skills necessary to pursue long-term and productive careers in agriculture. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of the Act, including the adoption of rules that establish a process for submitting and processing of applications for grants no later than December 31, 2026. Provides that rules shall align with existing federal and local programs to maximize potential for matching funds. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3067     ?
HB3067      is sponsored by Mattie Hunter, Mary Edly-Allen, Cristina Castro, Graciela Guzmán, Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Nicholas K. Smith (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Kimberly Du Buclet (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat), and Harry Benton (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3067     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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