HB3067Introduced in the House
SMALL FARMERS RESTORATION PRGM
Introduced by Sonya Harper, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Act. Creates the Small Farmer Restoration Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the moneys in the Fund, upon appropriation by the General Assembly, shall be used for the purposes of the program, which include grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements, technical assistance grants, technical assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture, and administrative costs incurred by the Department in administering the program. Provides that moneys may be deposited into the Fund from federal grants and gifts and donations that are designated and required by the donor to be used exclusively for the purposes of the program. Provides that not more than 10% of available funds under the Act may be used for technical assistance purposes and administration. Provides that not less than 90% of funds available for grants under the Act shall be expended for the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall also be available for the following purposes: (1) to provide technical assistance grants to qualified entities in support of socially disadvantaged farmers who are seeking access to farmland; and (2) to provide grants for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements to qualified easement holders. Provides that moneys from the Fund shall be available in each fiscal year to any qualified easement holder having made an application that has been reviewed by the Department. Provides that subject to appropriation and in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, the Department shall establish the Farm Conservation Corps to provide residents between the ages of 18 and 29 from socially disadvantaged groups the academic, vocational, and social skills necessary to pursue long-term and productive careers in agriculture. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of the Act, including the adoption of rules that establish a process for submitting and processing of applications for grants no later than December 31, 2026. Provides that rules shall align with existing federal and local programs to maximize potential for matching funds. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 10, 2025
71
Yes
38
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
114 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-038-001
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Assigned to Appropriations
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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