Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB3227      — NITROGEN REDUCTION INCENTIVE

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 February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a program to incentivize nitrogen reduction to improve water quality.

The bill creates a Nitrogen Reduction Program aimed at addressing water quality issues through financial incentives for farmers. By 2027, farmers can receive payments for reducing nitrogen use on their land.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means you could receive payments for using practices that reduce nitrogen levels on your land.

Summary

Creates the Nitrogen Reduction Program Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture shall, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts in the State, develop a nitrogen reduction incentive program by January 1, 2027 for the purpose of addressing water quality issues. Provides that the program will include a per-acre payment rate of not less than $5 per acre. Provides that crop management records collected from farmers shall be considered confidential. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

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. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

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

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

  7. Assigned to Appropriations

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3227      do?
Creates the Nitrogen Reduction Program Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture shall, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts in the State, develop a nitrogen reduction incentive program by January 1, 2027 for the purpose of addressing water quality issues. Provides that the program will include a per-acre payment rate of not less than $5 per acre. Provides that crop management records collected from farmers shall be considered confidential. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3227     ?
SB3227      is sponsored by Doris Turner (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), and Paul Faraci (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3227     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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