SUPPORT ILLINOIS FARMERS
- Introduced Feb 25, 2025
- In committee Feb 25, 2025
- Adopted by the Senate Oct 15, 2025
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Affirms a commitment to supporting Illinois farmers and promoting a positive perception of their essential work. Encourages public education initiatives, outreach programs, and partnerships with agricultural organizations to highlight the economic and environmental contributions of Illinois farmers. Recognizes and commends the farmers of Illinois for their dedication, perseverance, and continued commitment to feeding families, strengthening communities, and upholding the state's proud agricultural heritage.
Every action
10 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
- CommitteeBe Adopted Agriculture; 009-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions April 8, 2025
- SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
- CommitteePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions October 15, 2025
- SenateResolution Adopted
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | Senate Agriculture | Agriculture - Be Adopted | Passed 9–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.
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Chris BalkemaR Primary sponsor · District 53
All 1 cosponsor
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.