# Illinois HJR0055: FARMLAND-DEVELOPMENT

Illinois HJR0055, FARMLAND-DEVELOPMENT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democratic); status passed house, last action 2026-05-28 (Resolution Adopted) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HJR0055
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: FARMLAND-DEVELOPMENT
- Status: passed house
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-17
- Last action: 2026-05-28, Resolution Adopted
- Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: agriculture & conservation
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (6 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

States that it is of vital importance to protect Illinois farmland from irreversible conversion and fragmentation due to solar, industrial, and other large-scale developments. Affirms that farmland protection is consistent with and complementary to the goals of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and should be considered in clean-energy planning and implementation. Urges State agencies, local governments, and developers to prioritize renewable-energy and infrastructure projects on non-agricultural lands whenever practicable and to minimize impacts on prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance. Supports renewable-energy siting practices that protect soil health, drainage infrastructure, and long-term agricultural productivity, including appropriate decommissioning and land-restoration standards. Encourages transparent decision-making and meaningful community engagement to ensure that agricultural landowners and rural communities are protected from unintended long-term harm.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sharon Chung (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-07 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; | pass | 6 | 3 |   |

## Actions (7)

- 2026-05-28: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-05-28: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung (House)
- 2026-05-07: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-07: Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000 (House)
- 2026-04-27: Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee (House)
- 2026-02-19: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-17: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HJR/PDF/10400HJ0055lv.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HJR/PDF/10400HJ0055lv.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HJR0055-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).