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SB 308

AGRICULTURE-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

Illinois SB 308 advances agriculture-technology initiatives through committee with unanimous support, though recent re-referral delays its third reading progression.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 308

Legislative bill overview

SB 308 is an Illinois agriculture technology bill sponsored by Don Harmon that advanced through committee with unanimous approval in March 2025. The bill has progressed through second reading and was scheduled for third reading but was recently re-referred to committee assignments, suggesting potential revisions or procedural adjustments.

Why is this important

Agriculture technology initiatives can affect Illinois's farming competitiveness, rural economic development, and food system modernization. The bill's advancement indicates legislative priority on agri-tech, though the recent re-referral suggests either refinement of provisions or scheduling complications that may delay final passage.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text makes specific policy provisions unclear; contentious details around funding, regulatory scope, or technology requirements cannot be assessed
  • Re-referral to assignments after progressing through second reading may indicate unresolved concerns among committee members or leadership
  • Agricultural technology bills often involve questions about farmer accessibility, cost-sharing, data ownership, and environmental standards that typically generate stakeholder debate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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