In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: David Koehler
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
Summary
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, anyone who buys or leases Illinois agricultural land to turn it into an industrial park, commercial site, housing, solar or wind farm must pay a $67‑per‑acre conversion fee. The money goes into a new state fund that supports soil and water conservation districts and climate‑smart farming programs. The bill also sets exemptions, enforcement rules, and annual funding minimums.
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