Illinois · Senate Bill 3265 · 103rd General Assembly

ACCESS TO NUTRITION PROGRAM

SB 3265 Sponsored by Dale Fowler Passed one chamber, then died

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2024
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2024
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 9, 2024
  4. Died  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the…

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Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program".

Every action

26 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 18 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Agriculture; 012-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024
  7. SenateSecond Reading
  8. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024
  9. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett
  11. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  14. HouseArrived in House
  15. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  16. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  18. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  2. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  3. HouseFirst Reading
  4. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  6. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  7. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. SenateSession Sine Die

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
Apr 9, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 7, 2024 Senate Agriculture Agriculture - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 1

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 10 cosponsors: 5 Republicans, 5 Democrats.

All 10 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.