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Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (Authority) may develop a program that provides incentives for the development of affordable housing projects that incorporate urban and suburban gardening programs. Provides that under the program, the University of Illinois shall be consulted regarding best practices in urban gardening and farming, including…
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Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (Authority) may develop a program that provides incentives for the development of affordable housing projects that incorporate urban and suburban gardening programs. Provides that under the program, the University of Illinois shall be consulted regarding best practices in urban gardening and farming, including vertical gardening, aquaponics, and community gardening. Provides that an affordable housing project that incorporates an urban or suburban gardening program must provide any land, buildings, or tools necessary to develop and maintain the garden or farm. Provides that under the program, the Authority shall also coordinate and collaborate with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create distribution networks that link urban and suburban gardens with local businesses in order to facilitate the sale and distribution of locally-grown agricultural products and food stuffs to consumers residing within the local community. Provides that the Authority and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may adopt any rules necessary to implement the program. Effective immediately.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 005-003-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Will Guzzardi
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary E. Flowers
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lakesia Collins
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Hoan Huynh
CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
CommitteeApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-031-000
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to State Government · Senate State Government
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 6, 2023
CommitteePostponed - State Government · Senate State Government
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 11, 2023
CommitteeDo Pass State Government; 006-003-000 · Senate State Government
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 11, 2023
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2023
SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-011-000
HousePassed Both Houses
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date August 4, 2023
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0459
Roll calls
4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
