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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts Act. Establishes the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the purpose of reviewing the effectiveness of current State-led efforts to eliminate food deserts in Illinois and advising the General Assembly on policy, funding, initiatives, and best practices for the elimination of food deserts in Illinois. Describes the membership of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall convene at the call of the chairperson and meet as frequently as necessary to carry out its duties. Provides that the Office of the Lieutenant Governor shall provide administrative and other support to the Commission. Provides that commissioners shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2027, with annual addenda thereafter. Provides that the Act is repealed and the Commission is dissolved if 90% of food deserts in this State have been eliminated, with certain requirements. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts, which will be established in the Department of Public Health to review and address food access challenges in Illinois. The Commission will consist of 19 members representing various government agencies, legislative bodies, county governments, agricultural interests, retailers, non-profits, and residents living in food deserts (areas with limited access to affordable, healthy food). The Commission's primary goals are to review current state efforts to eliminate food deserts and advise the General Assembly on policies, funding, initiatives, and best practices. Commissioners will serve without pay but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Department of Public Health will provide administrative support. The Commission is required to submit a comprehensive report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2027, detailing the number of food deserts in the state and providing recommendations. Additionally, the Commission will submit annual updates on progress. If 90% of food deserts in Illinois are eliminated, the Commission will be dissolved and the Act will be repealed, signaling a successful achievement of its mission to improve food access across the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Sonya Harper (D)*,
Mattie Hunter (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Sharon Chung (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Lisa Davis (D),
Marcus Evans (D),
La Shawn Ford (D),
Edgar González (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Norma Hernandez (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Justin Slaughter (D),
Nick Smith (D),
Chris Welch (D),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 07/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1607&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1607sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1607eng.htm |
| House Amendment 003 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1607ham003.htm |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1607ham002.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1607ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1607.htm |
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