$HB5409 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

AN ACT concerning appropriations.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

ARTICLE 1

Section 5. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture:

FOR OPERATIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 754,100

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 58,300

For Contractual Services......................... 262,500

For Refunds....................................... 10,000

Total $1,084,900

Section 10. The sum of $750,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for contractual services related to Facilities Management.

Section 15. The sum of $800,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for costs and expenses related to or in support of the agency’s operations.

Section 20. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for the following purposes:

Payable from the Agricultural Premium Fund:

For expenses related to the Food Safety

Modernization Initiative........................ 200,000

For deposit into the State Cooperative

Extension Service Trust Fund................. 10,000,000

For contractual services related to

Facilities Management........................... 750,000

Total $10,950,000

Section 25. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture:

Payable from Wholesome Meat Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 235,600

For State Contributions to State

Employees' Retirement System................... 107,400

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................. 18,200

For Group Insurance............................... 69,000

For Contractual Services......................... 210,000

For Travel........................................ 25,000

For Commodities................................... 11,100

For Printing...................................... 20,000

For Equipment..................................... 50,000

For Telecommunications............................ 20,000

Total $766,300

Section 30. The sum of $300,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Wholesome Meat Fund to the Department of Agriculture for costs and expenses related to or in support of the agency’s operations.

Section 35. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for the following purposes:

Payable from Partners for Conservation Fund:

For deposit into the State Cooperative

Extension Service Trust Fund.................... 994,700

For deposit into the State Cooperative

Extension Service Trust Fund for

operational expenses and programs

at the University of Illinois Cook

County Cooperative Extension Service.......... 2,449,200

Section 40. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

COMPUTER SERVICES

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Electronic Data Processing................. 1,160,600

Payable from Agricultural Premium Fund:

For Contractual Services......................... 550,000

For Travel......................................... 1,000

For Commodities.................................... 5,000

For Printing....................................... 5,000

For Equipment..................................... 75,000

For Electronic Data Processing................. 1,396,000

For Telecommunications Services................... 50,000

Total $3,242,600

Section 45. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture:

FOR OPERATIONS

AGRICULTURE REGULATION

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services.......................... 1,580,000

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................. 121,500

For Contractual Services......................... 579,500

For Travel............................................. 0

For Commodities.................................... 3,000

For Printing....................................... 2,000

For Equipment.......................................... 0

For Telecommunications Services................... 16,200

For Operation of Auto Equipment................... 25,000

Total $2,327,200

Section 50. The sum of $1,600,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Fertilizer Control Fund to the Department of Agriculture for expenses relating to agricultural products inspection.

Section 55. The sum of $1,900,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Feed Control Fund to the Department of Agriculture for Feed Control.

Section 60. The amount of $500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated to the Department of Agriculture from the Agricultural Federal Projects Fund for expenses of various federal projects.

Section 65. The following named sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture:

MARKETING

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 661,000

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 50,600

Total $711,600

Payable from Agricultural

Premium Fund:

For Expenses Connected With the Promotion

and Marketing of Illinois Agriculture

and Agriculture Exports...................... 2,675,000

For Implementation of Programs

and Activities to Promote, Develop

and Enhance the Biotechnology

Industry in Illinois........................... 100,000

For Expenses Related to Viticulturist

and Enologist Contractual Staff...................... 0

Payable from Agricultural Marketing

Services Fund:

For Administering Illinois' Part under Public

Law No. 733, "An Act to provide for further

research into basic laws and principles

relating to agriculture and to improve

and facilitate the marketing and

distribution of agricultural products".......... 25,000

Payable from Agriculture Federal

Projects Fund:

For Expenses of Various Federal Projects......... 850,000

Section 70. The following named amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture:

MEDICINAL PLANTS

Payable from the Compassionate Use of Medical

Cannabis Fund:

For all costs associated with the

Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis

Pilot Program................................ 2,600,000

Section 75. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Payable from the Weights and Measures Fund:

For Personal Services.......................... 2,918,000

For State Contributions to State

Employees' Retirement System................. 1,356,900

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................ 223,300

For Group Insurance.............................. 868,300

For Contractual Services......................... 318,200

For Travel........................................ 65,000

For Commodities................................... 22,000

For Printing...................................... 14,000

For Equipment.................................... 450,000

For Telecommunications Services................... 50,000

For Operation of Auto Equipment.................. 422,000

For Refunds........................................ 3,700

Total $6,711,400

Payable from the Motor Fuel and Petroleum

Standards Fund:

For the Regulation of Motor Fuel Quality.......... 50,000

Payable from the Agriculture Federal

Projects Fund:

For Expenses of various

Federal Projects................................ 200,000

Section 80. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

ANIMAL INDUSTRIES

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services.......................... 1,250,000

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 95,800

For Contractual Services......................... 350,000

For Travel........................................ 80,000

For Commodities.................................. 250,000

For Printing....................................... 5,000

For Equipment..................................... 15,000

For Telecommunications Services................... 33,300

For Operation of Auto Equipment........................ 0

Total $2,079,100

Payable from the Illinois Department of

Agriculture Laboratory Services Revolving Fund:

For Expenses Authorized by the Animal

Disease Laboratories Act......................... 25,000

Payable from the Illinois Animal Abuse Fund:

For Expenses Associated with the

Investigation of Animal Abuse

and Neglect under the Humane Care

for Animals Act................................... 4,000

Payable from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund:

For Expenses of Various Federal Projects......... 150,000

Section 85. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION

Payable from the General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services.......................... 3,137,800

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................. 240,100

For Operation of Auto Equipment........................ 0

Total $3,377,900

Payable from Agricultural Master Fund:

For Expenses Relating to

Inspection of Agricultural Products.......... 1,000,000

Payable from Wholesome Meat Fund:

For Personal Services.......................... 3,566,600

For State Contributions to State

Employees' Retirement System.................. 1,659,200

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................. 272,800

For Group Insurance............................ 1,426,700

For Contractual Services......................... 682,600

For Travel....................................... 154,600

For Commodities................................... 48,300

For Printing....................................... 6,300

For Equipment..................................... 85,300

For Telecommunications Services................... 62,500

For Operation of Auto Equipment.................. 206,800

Total $8,171,700

Payable from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund:

For Expenses of Various Federal Projects......... 100,000

Section 90. The following named sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture for:

LAND AND WATER RESOURCES

Payable from the Agricultural Premium Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 765,000

For State Contributions to State

Employees’ Retirement System.................... 356,000

For State Contributions to Social

Security......................................... 59,000

For Contractual Services......................... 100,000

For Travel........................................ 10,000

For Commodities.................................... 7,000

For Printing....................................... 3,500

For Equipment..................................... 15,000

For Telecommunications Services................... 15,000

For Operation of Automotive Equipment............. 15,000

For the Ordinary and Contingent

Expenses of the Natural Resources

Advisory Board.................................... 2,000

Total $1,347,500

Payable from the Partners for Conservation Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 500,000

For State Contributions to State

Employees’ Retirement System..................... 330,500

For State Contributions to Social

Security......................................... 55,000

For Group Insurance............................... 84,000

Total $969,500

Section 95. The sum of $2,800,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated to the Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to fund projects for landowner cost sharing, streambank stabilization, nutrient loss protection and sustainable agriculture.

Section 100. The sum of $2,200,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated to the Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent administrative expenses.

Section 105. The amount of $400,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund to the Department of Agriculture for expenses relating to various federal projects.

Section 110. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Payable from the General Revenue Fund:

For Administration of the Livestock

Management Facilities Act....................... 300,000

For the Detection, Eradication, and

Control of Exotic Pests, such as

the Asian Long-Horned Beetle and

Gypsy Moth...................................... 450,000

Total $750,000

Payable from the Used Tire Management Fund:

For Mosquito Control.............................. 50,000

Payable from Livestock Management Facilities Fund:

For Administration of the Livestock

Management Facilities Act....................... 50,000

Payable from Pesticide Control Fund:

For Administration and Enforcement

of the Pesticide Act of 1979.................. 7,000,000

Payable from Agriculture Pesticide Control Act Fund:

For Expenses of Pesticide Enforcement Program.... 650,000

Payable from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund:

For Expenses of Various Federal Projects....... 1,000,000

Section 115. The following named sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture for:

SPRINGFIELD STATE FAIR BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services.......................... 1,997,000

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................. 162,400

For Contractual Services............................... 0

For Payment to the City of Springfield

for Fire Protection Services at the

Illinois State Fairgrounds............................ 0

Total $2,159,400

Payable from the Agricultural Premium Fund:

For Operations of Buildings and

Grounds in Springfield........................ 2,333,500

For Awards to Livestock Breeders

and Related Expenses............................ 221,500

Payable from the Illinois State Fair Fund:

For Operations of the Illinois State Fair

Including Entertainment and the Percentage

Portion of Entertainment Contracts............ 5,500,000

For Awards and Premiums at the

Illinois State Fair

and related expenses............................ 483,400

For Awards and Premiums for Grand

Circuit Horse Racing at the

Illinois State Fairgrounds

and related expenses............................ 178,600

Total $6,162,000

Section 120. The sum of $1,500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Illinois State Fair Fund to the Department of Agriculture to promote and conduct activities at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield other than the Illinois State Fair, including administrative expenses. No expenditures from the appropriation shall be authorized until revenues from fairground uses sufficient to offset such expenditures have been collected and deposited into the Illinois State Fair Fund.

Section 121. The sum of $3,089,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Tourism Promotion Fund to the Department of Agriculture for costs and operational expenses associated with the Springfield and Du Quoin Illinois State Fairs and fairgrounds, not including personal services.

Section 125. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

DUQUOIN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 581,300

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 44,500

For Contractual Services............................... 0

For Commodities........................................ 0

For Equipment.......................................... 0

For Telecommunications Services........................ 0

For Operation of Auto Equipment........................ 0

Total $625,800

Section 130. The sum of $475,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Agricultural Premium Fund to the Department of Agriculture to conduct activities at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at DuQuoin other than the Illinois State Fair, including administrative expenses. No expenditures from the appropriation shall be authorized until revenues from fairgrounds uses sufficient to offset such expenditures have been collected and deposited into the Agricultural Premium Fund.

Section 135. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

DUQUOIN STATE FAIR

Payable from General Revenue Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 440,700

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 41,500

For Contractual Services......................... 422,500

For Travel............................................. 0

For Commodities................................... 20,000

For Printing....................................... 8,000

For Equipment.......................................... 0

For Telecommunications Services................... 38,000

Total $970,700

Payable from the Agricultural Premium Fund:

For Entertainment and other Expenses

at the DuQuoin State Fair, including

the Percentage Portion of

Entertainment Contracts......................... 696,000

Section 140. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:

COUNTY FAIRS AND HORSE RACING

Payable from the Agricultural Premium Fund:

For Personal Services............................. 87,900

For State Contributions to State

Employees' Retirement System.................... 45,000

For State Contributions to

Social Security................................... 9,000

For Contractual Services.......................... 20,000

For Travel........................................... 300

For Commodities...................................... 700

For Printing......................................... 200

For Equipment........................................ 500

For Telecommunications Services...................... 800

For Operation of Auto Equipment...................... 500

For distribution to encourage and aid

county fairs and other agricultural

societies. This distribution shall be

prorated and approved by the Department

of Agriculture................................ 1,798,600

For premiums to agricultural extension

or 4-H clubs to be distributed at a

uniform rate.................................... 786,400

For premiums to vocational

agriculture fairs............................... 325,000

For rehabilitation of county fairgrounds....... 1,301,000

For grants and other purposes for county

fair and state fair horse racing................ 329,300

Total $4,705,200

Payable from the Illinois Racing

Quarter Horse Breeders Fund:

For promotion of the Illinois horse

racing and breeding industry..................... 30,000

Payable from Fair and Exposition Fund:

For distribution to county fairs and

fair and exposition authorities................. 900,000

Payable from Illinois Standardbred

Breeders Fund:

For Personal Services............................. 70,000

For State Contributions to State

Employees' Retirement System..................... 42,000

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 11,000

For Contractual Services.......................... 60,000

For Travel......................................... 2,000

For Commodities.................................... 9,000

For Printing......................................... 500

For Operation of Auto Equipment.................... 8,000

Total $202,500

Payable from Illinois Thoroughbred

Breeders Fund:

For Personal Services............................ 145,800

For State Contributions to State

Employees' Retirement System..................... 78,900

For State Contributions to

Social Security.................................. 10,800

For Contractual Services.......................... 60,000

For Travel......................................... 1,500

For Commodities.................................... 2,000

For Printing......................................... 900

For Equipment...................................... 1,000

For Telecommunications Services.................... 7,000

For Operation of Auto Equipment.................... 7,000

Total $314,900

Payable from the Illinois Standardbred

Breeders Fund:

For Grants and Other Purposes.................. 1,187,600

Payable from the Illinois Thoroughbred

Breeders Fund:

For Grants and Other Purposes.................. 1,609,500

Total 2,797,100

Section 999. Effective Date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2018. Notwithstanding anything in this Act to the contrary, appropriations authorized in this Act shall be used for all costs incurred prior to July 1, 2019.