Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Agriculture Equity Commission.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Agriculture Equity Commission to ensure equity in the state’s top job producing industry by recognizing the loss to African American farmers and growers and the difficulties other minorities have faced in the agriculture industry and the effect those difficulties have on the food systems, health, and economy of vulnerable communities (Sec. 5).

• Requires that to the extent possible the commission reflect representation of socially disadvantaged communities, businesses, and farmers, and include academics, policy, experts, and legislators who are experienced in agriculture and related matters (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the commission shall consist of the following members, including, but not limited to (Sec. 5):

• 8 members appointed by the:

• Governor;

• Speaker of the House of Representatives;

• Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

• President of the Senate;

• Minority Leader of the Senate;

• House of Representatives Agriculture Chair;

• Black Caucus Joint Chair; and

• Latino Caucus Chair;

• One member of the Latino Caucus;

• One member of the Black Caucus;

• The Director of Agriculture or their designee; and

• The Director of Public Health or their designee.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Agriculture Equity Commission.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Agriculture Equity Commission to ensure equity in the state’s top job producing industry by recognizing the loss to African American farmers and growers and the difficulties other minorities have faced in the agriculture industry and the effect those difficulties have on the food systems, health, and economy of vulnerable communities (Sec. 5).

• Requires that to the extent possible the commission reflect representation of socially disadvantaged communities, businesses, and farmers, and include academics, policy, experts, and legislators who are experienced in agriculture and related matters (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the commission shall consist of the following members, including, but not limited to (Sec. 5):

• 8 members appointed by the:

• Governor;

• Speaker of the House of Representatives;

• Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

• President of the Senate;

• Minority Leader of the Senate;

• House of Representatives Agriculture Chair;

• Black Caucus Joint Chair; and

• Latino Caucus Chair;

• One member of the Latino Caucus;

• One member of the Black Caucus;

• The Director of Agriculture or their designee; and

• The Director of Public Health or their designee.

Full Bill Text