Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB5790      — $ IL SOIL CONSERVATION ACT

Last action — 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 May 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allocates $10 million for soil conservation efforts.

This bill provides $10 million from the Partners for Conservation Fund to the Department of Agriculture. The funds will be used for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to support their expenses.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This funding helps support local efforts to conserve soil and water, promoting environmental sustainability.

Summary

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Partners for Conservation Fund to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 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 HB5790      do?
Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Partners for Conservation Fund to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB5790     ?
HB5790      is sponsored by Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), and Charles Meier (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5790     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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