IllinoisHB4922104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

EMERGING FARMER GRANT PROGRAM

Sponsored By: Sonya M. Harper (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Defines "emerging farmer," "socially disadvantaged farmer," and related terms. Specifies allowable uses of grant funds, priorities for awards, and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sonya M. Harper

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Curtis J. Tarver, II

    Democratic • House

  • David Koehler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch

    Democratic • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Justin Slaughter

    Democratic • House

  • Kam Buckner

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Du Buclet

    Democratic • House

  • La Shawn K. Ford

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Mattie Hunter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Porfirio

    Democratic • Senate

  • Napoleon Harris, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicholas K. Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ram Villivalam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

  • Thaddeus Jones

    Democratic • House

  • William "Will" Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 83 • No: 22

House vote 4/17/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 77 • No: 19

House vote 3/24/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 6 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

    5/26/2026Senate
  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

    5/26/2026Senate
  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

    5/22/2026Senate
  4. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

    5/22/2026Senate
  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

    5/20/2026Senate
  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    5/20/2026Senate
  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations

    5/19/2026Senate
  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

    5/15/2026Senate
  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

    5/15/2026Senate
  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

    5/15/2026Senate
  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

    5/14/2026Senate
  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

    5/13/2026Senate
  13. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

    5/8/2026Senate
  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

    5/7/2026Senate
  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

    5/6/2026Senate
  16. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mattie Hunter

    4/28/2026Senate
  17. Assigned to Appropriations

    4/28/2026Senate
  18. Referred to Assignments

    4/21/2026Senate
  19. First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  20. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

    4/21/2026Senate
  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  22. Arrive in Senate

    4/21/2026Senate
  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    4/17/2026House
  24. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-019-000

    4/17/2026House
  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/17/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • House Amendment 1

  • House Amendment 2

  • Introduced

  • Senate Amendment 1

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