ACCESS TO NUTRITION PROGRAM Senate SponsorsSen. Dale Fowler-Doris Turner-Willie Preston-Rachel Ventura, Tom Bennett, Andrew S. Chesney, Seth Lewis, Terri Bryant, Sally J. Turner, Erica Harriss-Kimberly A. Lightford, Jil Tracy, Javier L. Cervantes, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen, Patrick J. Joyce, David Koehler, Mike Simmons and Laura M. Murphy House Sponsors(Rep. Patrick Windhorst-Jackie Haas and Joyce Mason) 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 205/205-360 newAmends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program". 2/6/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler 2/6/2023SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 2/14/2023SenateAssigned to Agriculture 3/9/2023SenateDo Pass Agriculture; 012-000-000 3/9/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023 3/10/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 3/10/2023SenateSecond Reading 3/10/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023 3/24/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 3/24/2023HouseArrived in House 3/24/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 3/24/2023HouseFirst Reading 3/24/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons 4/11/2023HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 4/21/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 4/28/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/2/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas 5/9/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die