HR0726Introduced in the House
BLACK FARMERS AND GROWERS WEEK
Introduced by Sonya Harper, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Declares May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Black Farmers and Growers Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the people of Illinois and their representatives in government to learn about the history of Black farming communities and the contributions made by African Americans to agriculture in the United States. Encourages State agencies and policymakers to ensure that agricultural programs intended to support farmers are implemented in a manner that meaningfully reaches Black farmers and growers across Illinois, including emerging, limited-resource, and socially disadvantaged producers, and that outreach and program participation extend broadly throughout the State's Black farming communities.
Where it stands
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Agriculture & Conservation Committee · May 7, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Mary Gill | 35 | Yes |
| Barbara Hernandez | 50 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Daniel Swanson | 71 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Sharon Chung | 91 | Yes |
| Wayne Rosenthal | 108 | Yes |
| Charles Meier | 109 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Resolution Adopted
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
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