HR 46 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

BLACK FARMERS-ILLINOIS

Summary

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.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2021

Committee Review

Mar 2021

House Passage

Apr 2021

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2021 Last action Apr 23, 2021

Floor votes · House Apr 23, 2021

How they voted

90–0

Passed · 18 other

Total votes 108

Apr 23, 2021

D Democratic66

55 Yea 11

83% Yea

R Republican42

35 Yea 7

83% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 23, 2021

Lower · Passed

Resolution Adopted 099-000-000

lower

Mar 22, 2021

Lower · Passed

Recommends Be Adopted - Consent Calendar Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000

lower

Mar 16, 2021

Committee

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

lower

Feb 10, 2021

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors