BLACK FARMERS-ILLINOIS Senate SponsorsSen. Doris Turner, Adriane Johnson, Willie Preston, Mattie Hunter and Laura M. Murphy 5/19/2023SenateResolution Adopted 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. 5/5/2023SenateFiled with Secretary 5/5/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 5/16/2023SenateAssigned to Agriculture 5/18/2023SenateRe-referred to Assignments 5/18/2023SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments 5/18/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions 5/19/2023SenateResolution Adopted 5/19/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 5/19/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/31/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy