Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB5331      — $AG&DCEO-LOCAL AG GRANTS

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Appropriates funds for agricultural grants and infrastructure improvements in Illinois.

This bill allocates $43 million for local food infrastructure grants and $8 million for projects supporting the agricultural industry. It supports education, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements for rural areas.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from improved access to local food programs and community agricultural events.
  • Environment: The funding for infrastructure improvements may positively impact environmental sustainability in rural agricultural practices.
  • Small Business: This means potential funding for local farmers markets and agribusiness initiatives that can enhance small business opportunities.

Summary

Appropriates $43,000,000 from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Fund and $8,047,500 from the Metro Pier and Exposition Authority Trust Fund for: (i) $3,200,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants under the Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program; (ii) $25,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for competitive grants to county and municipal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, for programming funding to support projects, including agriculture-related education, workforce development, farmers markets, local food programs, community gardens, and community events, with 10% to counties, municipalities, and organizations in Cook County and collar counties; and (iii) $22,847,500 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to county and municipal governments to fund capital improvement projects to benefit the agricultural industry, including, but not limited to, road improvements on agricultural transportation routes, farmers market facility improvements, agricultural showcase facility improvements, and energy, water, and broadband infrastructure improvements to rural areas, with 10% to counties and municipalities in Cook County and collar counties. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Appropriations-General Services Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5331      do?
Appropriates $43,000,000 from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Fund and $8,047,500 from the Metro Pier and Exposition Authority Trust Fund for: (i) $3,200,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants under the Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program; (ii) $25,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for competitive grants to county and municipal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, for programming funding to support projects, including agriculture-related education, workforce development, farmers markets, local food programs, community gardens, and community events, with 10% to counties, municipalities, and organizations in Cook County and collar counties; and (iii) $22,847,500 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to county and municipal governments to fund capital improvement projects to benefit the agricultural industry, including, but not limited to, road improvements on agricultural transportation routes, farmers market facility improvements, agricultural showcase facility improvements, and energy, water, and broadband infrastructure improvements to rural areas, with 10% to counties and municipalities in Cook County and collar counties. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB5331     ?
HB5331      is sponsored by Maurice A. West, II (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5331     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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