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IL HB5933
Bill
Status
Passed
7/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Robyn Gabel
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AI Summary
- Reduces the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council board size from 35 members to 20 members, with 5 state agency representatives and 15 non-state governmental members appointed by the Governor to 3-year staggered terms
- Eliminates the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity representative and the Lieutenant Governor's Rural Affairs Council director from the board, while adding representatives from the Illinois Finance Authority, Office of the State Treasurer, and an agency with economic or workforce development responsibilities
- Consolidates the 13 previous board member categories into a single category of 13 representatives covering farmers, producers, processors, distributors, retailers, municipalities, educational organizations, financial institutions, community-based organizations, food service businesses, and food system employees
- Removes Section 20(i) regarding development of a local farm and food product label and certification program in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture
- Reduces non-state governmental board members from 29 to 15, maintaining the board's ability to solicit grants, establish a not-for-profit corporation, and conduct annual audits of council finances
Legislative Description
LOCAL FOOD COUNCIL-BOARD
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0653
7/28/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture4/27/2016
Assignments4/18/2016
Agriculture & Conservation3/23/2016
Rules2/11/2016
Full Bill Text
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