Bill Sponsors: IL HR0046 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly

Bill Title: Urges the Illinois Department of Agriculture to study the effects and the types of land loss to Black farmers. Calls for state support and capacity building for Black farming communities across the state and a dedication to helping grow agriculture in rural, urban, and suburban areas. States that Black farmers can play a leading role in our local healthy food system and create regional networks of jobs, food, and opportunities.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-23 - Resolution Adopted 099-000-000 [HR0046 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Sponsors

NameTypeSponsorshipDistrictFinancialEncyclopediaBiography
Representative Sonya Harper [D]PrimarySponsored BillsHD-006FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Representative Nicholas Smith [D]CosponsorSponsored BillsHD-034FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart
Representative Carol Ammons [D]CosponsorSponsored BillsHD-103FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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