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HB 3861

$DCEO-GRANT-LAMB FARM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dan Didech

The bill appropriates a one-time $1.5 million grant from the Capital Development Fund to Lamb’s Farm, Inc. for capital improvements, to be administered by DCEO.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3861

Bill Summary — HB 3861 ($DCEO‑GRANT‑LAMB FARM)

Bill number: HB 3861
Short title: $DCEO‑GRANT‑LAMB FARM
Sponsor: Rep. Daniel Didech
Introduced: February 18, 2025 (filed March 5, 2025)
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (most recent actions through May 14, 2025)
Companion: SB 296
Effective date (if enacted): July 1, 2025

Purpose / Intent

HB 3861 appropriates state funds to provide a one‑time grant to Lamb’s Farm, Inc. for capital improvements. The bill directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to administer the grant.

Key provisions

  • Appropriates $1,500,000 from the Capital Development Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
  • Directs DCEO to award those funds as a grant to Lamb’s Farm, Inc. for capital improvements.
  • No additional programmatic details, matching requirements, or reporting provisions are included in the text.
  • Effective date: the Act would take effect July 1, 2025.

Fiscal impact

  • Authorizes a single appropriation of $1,500,000 out of the State of Illinois Capital Development Fund.
  • The appropriation reduces available balances in that Fund by up to $1.5 million and increases DCEO obligations by the same amount to issue the grant.
  • The bill does not specify ongoing maintenance costs or additional state funding beyond the one‑time appropriation.

Who would be affected

  • Primary recipient: Lamb’s Farm, Inc., which would receive the grant to carry out capital improvements.
  • Administering agency: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) — responsible for awarding and managing the grant.
  • Potential secondary effects: local contractors and vendors performing capital projects, and local community members who use Lamb’s Farm facilities; state capital project priorities as reflected in the Capital Development Fund balance.

Legislative / procedural history (selected)

  • 2025-02-18: First reading; referred to Rules Committee.
  • 2025-03-27: Read first time; referred to Transportation.
  • April–May 2025: Committee activity includes public hearings (4/29, 5/1), committee substitute consideration, favorable report without amendment (5/1), placement on General State Calendar (5/11), and laid on the table subject to call (5/14).
  • Companion bill: SB 296.

Notes and considerations

  • The bill is an appropriation measure (allocates funds) rather than an authorization creating a new ongoing program.
  • The text lacks specific grant conditions (e.g., reporting, timelines, allowable uses beyond “capital improvements,” or matching requirements), so implementing details would be handled by DCEO or by future statute/amendment.
  • Stakeholders or legislators concerned about oversight, procurement, or long‑term facility needs may seek amendments to add reporting or use restrictions.

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

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