IL SB4091

Appropriates $219,946,700 total for the Illinois Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2027 (beginning July 1, 2026): $33,781,300 from General Funds, $129,597,000 from Other State Funds, and $56,568,400 from Federal Funds.

Allocates $20,554,900 from the Cannabis Regulation Fund for costs associated with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, plus $10,130,000 for the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

Provides $10,000,000 from the Agricultural Premium Fund for deposit into the State Cooperative Extension Service Trust Fund, with an additional $2,449,200 designated for University of Illinois Cook County Cooperative Extension Service programs.

Funds agricultural youth programs including $100,000 in grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America and $550,000 for FFA membership fees.

Appropriates $8,333,300 from the Weights and Measures Fund for regulatory operations, and $125,000 for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.