EMERGING FARMER GRANT PROGRAM House SponsorsRep. Sonya M. Harper-Sharon Chung, Kam Buckner, Barbara Hernandez, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Anne Stava and Debbie Meyers-Martin 3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 20 ILCS 205/205-455 new Creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Defines "emerging farmer," "socially disadvantaged farmer," and related terms. Specifies allowable uses of grant funds, priorities for awards, and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026. 2/3/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper 2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/24/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung 3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper 3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000 3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled 3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner 4/6/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 4/7/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 4/7/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava 4/7/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 4/7/2026HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Patrick Windhorst