HB4590Introduced in the House
FARM DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
Introduced by Sonya Harper, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules establishing, implementing, and administering the Illinois Down Payment Assistant Grant Program to offer up to $20,000 grants for eligible applicants purchasing their first farms that are eligible farm purchases. Provides that, if more eligible applicants apply than grants are available, then the recipients shall be chosen with a random lottery process determined by the Department, with priority given to priority applicants. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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