Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB2688      — DEPT AGR-WEBSITE

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes an online portal for agricultural resources in Illinois.

This bill requires the Illinois Department of Agriculture to create a website portal with links to various agencies for user assistance. Additionally, it mandates an annual report on lost farmland based on federal data.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means farmers will have an easier time navigating regulations and accessing funding opportunities.
  • Environment: This means there will be increased awareness and reporting on farmland loss, which could impact environmental discussions.

Summary

Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal on the Department's website with links to certain federal and State agencies for the purposes of, among other things, providing assistance to users in navigating regulations, avoiding punitive enforcement actions, collaborating with experts, and obtaining information regarding funding opportunities. Requires the Department of Agriculture, in each year in which the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the United States Department of Agriculture releases its Census of Agriculture, to issue a report to the General Assembly regarding lost Illinois farmland.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Assigned to Appropriations

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2688      do?
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an online portal on the Department's website with links to certain federal and State agencies for the purposes of, among other things, providing assistance to users in navigating regulations, avoiding punitive enforcement actions, collaborating with experts, and obtaining information regarding funding opportunities. Requires the Department of Agriculture, in each year in which the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the United States Department of Agriculture releases its Census of Agriculture, to issue a report to the General Assembly regarding lost Illinois farmland.
Who sponsors SB2688     ?
SB2688      is sponsored by Sally J. Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2688     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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