Bill Status of HB 3067   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  SMALL FARMERS RESTORATION PRGM

House Sponsors
Rep. Sonya M. Harper-Edgar González, Jr.-La Shawn K. Ford-Carol Ammons-Lisa Davis, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Sharon Chung, Joyce Mason, Maurice A. West, II, Norma Hernandez, Nicolle Grasse, Nicholas K. Smith, Lilian Jiménez, Camille Y. Lilly, Kimberly Du Buclet, Rita Mayfield, Yolonda Morris, Michael Crawford, Jehan Gordon-Booth and Harry Benton

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Mattie Hunter, Mary Edly-Allen, Cristina Castro and Graciela Guzmán)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Act. Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the moneys in the Fund, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, shall be used for the purposes of the program, which include grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements, technical assistance grants, technical assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture, and administrative costs incurred by the Department in administering the program. Provides that moneys may be deposited into the Fund from federal grants and gifts and donations that are designated and required by the donor to be used exclusively for the purposes of the program. Provides that not more than 10% of available funds under the Act may be used for technical assistance purposes and administration. Provides that not less than 90% of funds available for grants under the Act shall be expended for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall also be available for the following purposes: (1) to provide technical assistance grants to qualified entities in support of socially disadvantaged farmers who are seeking access to farmland; and (2) to provide grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements to qualified easement holders. Provides that moneys from the Fund shall be available in each fiscal year to any qualified easement holder having made an application that has been reviewed by the Department. Provides that subject to appropriation and in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, the Department shall establish the Farm Conservation Corps to provide residents between the ages of 18 and 29 from socially disadvantaged groups the academic, vocational, and social skills necessary to pursue long-term and productive careers in agriculture. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of the Act, including the adoption of rules that establish a process for submitting and processing of applications for grants no later than December 31, 2026. Provides that rules shall align with existing federal and local programs to maximize potential for matching funds. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
  3/12/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000
  3/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  3/25/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-038-001
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
  4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
  4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/24/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Appropriations
  4/29/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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