$IDOA-ALT PROTEIN RESEARCH
Summary
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Illinois public institutions of higher education for research and development focused on alternative protein research. Effective July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Beth Canty
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Olickal
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Evans
DDemocratic
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