GROWING GROWERS FUND House SponsorsRep. Sonya M. Harper 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new30 ILCS 105/6z-144 new Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Growing Growers Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys in the Fund may be used by the Department of Agriculture for making grants to socially disadvantaged farmers in food deserts. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to implement the grant program. Provides that, on July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Growing Growers Fund. 2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper 2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/6/2025HouseTo Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee