State of Illinois
Introduced 2/9/2022, by Rep. Greg Harris - Fred Crespo
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, as follows:
General Funds $ 27,823,500
Other State Funds $100,697,500
Federal Funds $ 15,285,200
Total $143,806,200
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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............................ 800,000
For State Contributions to
Social Security.................................. 61,200
For Contractual Services......................... 262,500
For Refunds....................................... 10,000
Total $1,133,700
Section 10. The amount of $660,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for all costs associated with the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative.
Section 15. The sum of $850,000, 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 sum of $250,000, 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 conducting a study to determine the economic and other disparities associated with farm ownership and farm operations in this State.
Section 25. 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
Total $10,200,000
Section 30. 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............................ 235,700
For State Contributions to State
Employees' Retirement System................... 125,600
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................. 18,100
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 $784,500
Section 35. 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 40. 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 45. 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................. 2,588,100
For Contractual Services......................... 550,000
Payable from Agricultural Premium Fund:
For Travel........................................... 400
For Commodities.................................... 5,000
For Printing....................................... 5,000
For Equipment..................................... 75,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 50,000
Total $135,400
Section 50. 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.......................... 1,596,800
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................. 122,200
For Contractual Services......................... 479,500
For Commodities.................................... 3,000
For Printing....................................... 2,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 16,200
For Operation of Auto Equipment................... 25,000
Total $2,244,700
Section 55. The sum of $1,841,600, 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 60. The sum of $2,460,700, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Feed Control Fund to the Department of Agriculture for Feed Control.
Section 65. The amount of $500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated to the Department of Agriculture from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund for expenses of various federal projects.
Section 70. 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.......................... 1,193,600
For State Contributions to
Social Security.................................. 91,400
Payable from Agricultural Premium Fund:
For Expenses Connected With the Promotion
and Marketing of Illinois Agriculture
and Agriculture Exports...................... 2,183,500
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................ 150,000
Payable from Federal 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".......... 30,000
Payable from Agriculture Federal
Projects Fund:
For Expenses of Various Federal Projects......... 850,000
Section 75. The following named amounts, 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
Program...................................... 5,851,100
Payable from the Industrial Hemp Regulatory Fund:
For all costs associated with the
Operation, Implementation, and Enforcement
of the Industrial Hemp Act................... 2,019,500
Section 80. The sum of $20,554,900, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Cannabis Regulation Fund to the Department of Agriculture for all costs associated with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
Section 85. 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.......................... 3,010,600
For State Contributions to State
Employees' Retirement System................. 1,603,400
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................ 230,400
For Group Insurance............................ 1,219,000
For Contractual Services......................... 369,100
For Travel........................................ 65,000
For Commodities................................... 22,000
For Printing...................................... 14,000
For Equipment.................................... 400,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 50,000
For Operation of Auto Equipment.................. 422,000
For Refunds....................................... 10,000
Total $7,415,500
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 90. 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.......................... 1,303,400
For State Contributions to
Social Security.................................. 99,800
For Contractual Services......................... 200,000
For Travel....................................... 125,000
For Commodities.................................. 100,000
For Printing....................................... 5,000
For Equipment..................................... 40,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 33,300
For Operation of Auto Equipment.................. 115,000
Total $2,021,500
Payable from the Illinois Department of
Agriculture Laboratory Services Revolving Fund:
For Expenses Authorized by the Animal
Disease Laboratories Act......................... 40,000
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......... 100,000
Section 95. 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.......................... 3,820,000
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................. 292,300
For Contractual Services......................... 400,000
For Travel....................................... 100,000
For Commodities................................... 23,300
For Printing....................................... 2,500
For Equipment..................................... 40,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 27,500
For Operation of Auto Equipment.................. 103,400
Total $4,809,000
Payable from Agricultural Master Fund:
For Expenses Relating to
Inspection of Agricultural Products.......... 1,200,000
Payable from Wholesome Meat Fund:
For Personal Services.......................... 3,900,000
For State Contributions to State
Employees' Retirement System.................. 2,077,100
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................. 398,400
For Group Insurance............................ 1,590,800
For Contractual Services......................... 582,600
For Travel....................................... 100,000
For Commodities................................... 25,000
For Printing....................................... 2,500
For Equipment..................................... 45,300
For Telecommunications Services................... 35,000
For Operation of Auto Equipment.................. 103,400
Total $8,860,100
Payable from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund:
For Expenses of Various Federal Projects.......... 58,000
Section 100. 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............................ 767,600
For State Contributions to State
Employee’s Retirement System.................... 408,900
For State Contributions to Social
Security......................................... 58,800
For Contractual Services.......................... 80,000
For Travel......................................... 7,500
For Commodities.................................... 7,000
For Printing....................................... 4,000
For Equipment..................................... 15,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 12,500
For Operation of Automotive Equipment............. 15,000
For the Ordinary and Contingent
Expenses of the Natural Resources
Advisory Board.................................... 2,000
Total $1,378,300
Payable from the Partners for Conservation Fund:
For Personal Services............................ 500,000
For State Contributions to State
Employees’ Retirement System..................... 266,300
For State Contributions to Social
Security......................................... 38,300
For Group Insurance............................... 84,000
Total $888,600
Section 110. The sum of $4,500,000, 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 115. The amount of $1,877,700, 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 120. 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....................... 314,600
For the Detection, Eradication, and
Control of Exotic Pests, such as
the Asian Long-Horned Beetle and
Gypsy Moth...................................... 471,300
Total $785,900
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.................. 7,700,000
Payable from Agriculture Pesticide Control Act Fund:
For Expenses of Pesticide Enforcement Program.... 724,900
Payable from the Agriculture Federal Projects Fund:
For Expenses of Various Federal Projects....... 1,000,000
Section 125. 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.......................... 2,065,000
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................. 158,100
Payable from Agricultural Premium Fund:
For Operations of Buildings and
Grounds in Springfield including
cost in prior years........................... 2,500,000
For Awards to Livestock Breeders
and Related Expenses............................ 221,500
TOTAL $2,721,500
Payable from the Illinois State Fair Fund:
For Operations of the Illinois State Fair
Including Entertainment and the Percentage
Portion of Entertainment Contracts............ 6,900,000
For Awards and Premiums at the
Illinois State Fair
and related expenses............................ 495,000
For Awards and Premiums for
Horse Racing at the
Illinois State Fairgrounds
and related expenses............................ 178,600
Total $7,573,600
Section 130. The sum of $5,900,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for ordinary and contingent expenses, including facilities management at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin.
Section 135. 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 140. The sum of $3,589,500, 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 145. The sum of $1,965,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Agricultural Premium Fund to the Department of Agriculture for repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements including construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair and installation of capital facilities, cost of planning, supplies, materials, equipment, personal services and related costs, services and all other expenses required to complete the work for Permanent Improvements at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Section 150. The sum of $200,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the State Fairgrounds Capital Improvements and Harness Racing Fund to support the Department of Agriculture to provide support for harness race meetings, to repair and rehabilitate backstretch facilities at the Illinois State Fairgrounds and Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, and to repair and rehabilitate the capital infrastructure of the Illinois State Fairgrounds and Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Section 155. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:
DU QUOIN BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Payable from General Revenue Fund:
For Personal Services............................ 610,300
For State Contributions to
Social Security.................................. 46,700
For Contractual Services......................... 750,000
Total $1,407,000
Payable from Agricultural Premium Fund:
For operational expenses at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
at Du Quoin other than the Illinois State Fair
including administrative expenses............... 475,000
TOTAL $475,000
Section 160. The sum of $750,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Agricultural Premium Fund to the Department of Agriculture for repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements including construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair and installation of capital facilities, cost of planning, supplies, materials, equipment, personal services and related costs, services and all other expenses required to complete the work for Permanent Improvements at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Section 165. The following named amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for:
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR
Payable from General Revenue Fund:
For Personal Services............................ 510,400
For State Contributions to
Social Security.................................. 39,100
For Contractual Services......................... 500,000
For Commodities................................... 20,000
For Printing....................................... 8,000
For Telecommunications Services................... 38,000
Total $1,115,500
Payable from the Agricultural Premium Fund:
For Entertainment and other Expenses
at the Du Quoin State Fair, including
the Percentage Portion of
Entertainment Contracts....................... 1,000,000
Section 170. 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............................ 110,300
For State Contributions to State
Employees’ Retirement System..................... 58,800
For State Contributions to
Social Security................................... 8,500
For Contractual Services.......................... 20,000
For Travel......................................... 1,500
For Commodities...................................... 700
For Printing......................................... 200
For Equipment...................................... 1,000
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................................ 1,818,600
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....... 1,314,300
For grants and other purposes for county
fair and state fair horse racing................ 329,300
Total $4,775,900
Payable from the Fair and Exposition Fund:
For distribution to county fairs and
fair and exposition authorities................. 900,000
Payable from the Illinois Racing
Quarter Horse Breeders Fund:
For promotion of the Illinois horse
racing and breeding industry..................... 30,000
Section 999. Effective Date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2022.