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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that first full week of March each year is designated as Soil Health Week to be observed throughout the State as a week to celebrate and raise awareness regarding the importance of soil health to Illinois agriculture and Illinois farmers. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish the first full week of March each year as Soil Health Week in Illinois. The purpose of this commemorative week is to celebrate and raise public awareness about the critical importance of soil health for agricultural productivity and to recognize the contributions of family farmers. By designating this specific week, the bill aims to highlight the significance of soil management and conservation in supporting Illinois' agricultural sector. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, meaning that the first Soil Health Week can be observed in the next available first full week of March following the bill's passage. The legislation does not impose any mandatory activities but serves as a symbolic recognition of soil health's role in sustainable agriculture.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (29)
Regan Deering (R)*,
Dale Fowler (R)*,
Neil Anderson (R),
Chris Balkema (R),
Amy Briel (D),
Jason Bunting (R),
Cristina Castro (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Amy Elik (R),
Laura Fine (D),
Brad Fritts (R),
Mary Gill (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Linda Holmes (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Tony McCombie (R),
Charlie Meier (R),
Wayne Rosenthal (R),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Mike Simmons (D),
Dan Swanson (R),
Jil Tracy (R),
Sally Turner (R),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (on 07/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=54&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0054eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0054.htm |
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