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 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2023
Last action May 31, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
3
May 19, 2023
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 18, 2023
Committee
Re-referred to Assignments
lower
May 16, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture
lower
May 5, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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