Bill > HB3923

This bill appropriates funds for the Illinois Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, allocating money from various funds to support multiple agricultural programs and operations. The bill provides funding across numerous areas, including administrative services, crop insurance rebate initiatives, agriculture equity, agricultural regulation, animal industries, meat and poultry inspection, land and water resources, environmental programs, and state fairgrounds operations. Some notable allocations include $660,000 for the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative, $10,130,000 for the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program, $27,000,000 for federal agricultural projects, and multiple appropriations for the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair operations, including personal services, entertainment, awards, and facility maintenance. The bill also provides funds for supporting county fairs, agricultural extension programs, soil and water conservation districts, and various regulatory activities such as weights and measures, pesticide control, and livestock management. The appropriations come from multiple funding sources, including the General Revenue Fund, Agricultural Premium Fund, Cannabis Regulation Fund, and various other state and federal project funds, covering a wide range of agricultural and related services in Illinois.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3923&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104