$AG-CROP INS REB INIT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jason Bunting and 8 co-sponsors

Illinois allocates 6.1 million to the Department of Agriculture to fund incentives for crop insurance rebates targeting at least 1,000,000 acres.

Overview

HB3992 is an Illinois bill introduced on February 26, 2025, that creates a specific appropriation within the General Revenue Fund to support the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative. The bill is an appropriations measure and does not, by itself, establish the program’s policy details beyond funding. Its stated goal is to provide incentives that would cover costs tied to crop insurance rebates, targeting at least 1,000,000 acres of eligible land. The act would take effect July 1, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

To fund the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA).

To incentivize crop insurance enrollment or participation on a target scale of at least 1,000,000 acres of eligible land.

To ensure the Department has the resources to administer and implement the rebate incentives.

Key Provisions

Funding: Appropriates $6,100,000 from the General Revenue Fund (GRF) to the IDOA for “all costs associated with incentives for at least 1,000,000 acres of eligible land” under the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative.

Administration: The Department of Agriculture is designated to oversee and administer the rebate incentives program, including disbursement of funds to support the initiative.

Effective Date: The act would take effect on July 1, 2025.

Section of Law: Section 5 deals with the appropriation; Section 99 establishes the effective date.

Fiscal Impact

Total appropriation: $6.1 million GRF.

Purpose: To cover all costs associated with incentives for the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative tied to at least 1,000,000 acres of eligible land.

Budgetary context: As a General Revenue Fund appropriation, this funding would be subject to the state’s budgeting process and could be adjusted or reallocated in future fiscal years or related appropriations.

Affected Parties

State Government: Illinois Department of Agriculture would administer the rebate initiative and manage related expenditures.

Landowners/Farmers: Eligible landowners participating in the Crop Insurance Rebate Initiative could receive incentives or rebates, subject to program criteria (not specified in introduced text).

General Public/Taxpayers: The appropriation uses GRF resources, implying a broader consideration of state budget priorities.

Legislative History and Sponsors

Prime Sponsor: Rep. Sharon Chung

Co-Sponsors (as listed): Rep. Matt Hanson, Rep. Nabeela Syed, Rep. Michelle Mussman, Rep. Jason R. Bunting, Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal, Rep. Travis Weaver, Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr., Rep. Katie Stuart

Status Updates:

Read first time and referred to Rules Committee on February 26, 2025
Various sponsor additions occurring through May 2025
Chief Co-Sponsor added: Rep. Nabeela Syed (May 8, 2025)

Implementation Notes and Next Steps

The introduced version does not specify eligibility criteria for “eligible land,” rebate amounts per acre, payment mechanics, or application procedures. These details would likely be addressed in implementing rules, future amendments, or related administrative guidance.

If enacted, the IDOA would need to establish program guidelines, eligibility verification, and monitoring to ensure the initiative reaches the target of 1,000,000 acres.

This summary presents the essential elements of HB3992 as introduced, focusing on purpose, funding, and potential impact while noting the absence of detailed program criteria in the current text.

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