SB 1630 Illinois Senate · 94th Regular Session

IL AGRABILITY ACT

Summary
Creates the Illinois AgrAbility Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Extension, shall contract with a non-profit disability service provider or other entity that assists disabled farmers, to establish and administer the Illinois AgrAbility Program in order to assist individuals who are engaged in farming or an agriculture-related activity and who have been affected by disability. Sets forth services to be provided by the Illinois AgrAbility Program. Sets forth eligibility requirements for the Program. Creates the Illinois AgrAbility Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury and, subject to appropriation, provides that moneys in the Fund may be expended for the Illinois AgrAbility Program and for no other purpose. Requires the University of Illinois Extension to submit certain documents to the Department of Agriculture. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois AgrAbility Fund. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2005
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Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2005 Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
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Feb 23, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
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Photo of Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
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