BLACK FARMERS-ILLINOIS House SponsorsRep. Sonya M. Harper, Nicholas K. Smith and Carol Ammons 4/23/2021HouseResolution Adopted 099-000-000 Urges the Illinois Department of Agriculture to study the effects and the types of land loss to Black farmers. Calls for state support and capacity building for Black farming communities across the state and a dedication to helping grow agriculture in rural, urban, and suburban areas. States that Black farmers can play a leading role in our local healthy food system and create regional networks of jobs, food, and opportunities. 1/28/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper 2/2/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith 2/10/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/16/2021HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/22/2021HouseRecommends Be Adopted - Consent Calendar Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Resolutions - Consent Calendar 4/12/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 4/14/2021HouseResolutions - Consent Calendar - Second Day 4/15/2021HouseResolutions - Consent Calendar - Third Day 4/16/2021HouseResolutions - Consent Calendar - Fourth Day 4/23/2021HouseResolution Adopted 099-000-000