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HB 4048

$IL SOIL WATER SUPPLEMENTAL

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jason Bunting and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill providing supplemental funding for soil and water programs; currently in Rules Committee after first reading.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
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Bill Summary · HB 4048

Legislative bill overview

HB 4048 is an Illinois bill focused on soil and water supplemental funding or programs, introduced by Representatives Tony McCombie and Jason Bunting. The bill has recently been filed and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having passed first reading and been referred to the Rules Committee. Specific details about appropriations or program modifications are not available in the current legislative record.

Why is this important

Soil and water management directly affect agricultural productivity, environmental quality, and flood prevention—critical issues for Illinois, a major agricultural state. Supplemental funding bills in these areas typically address infrastructure needs, conservation efforts, or emergency responses that weren't anticipated in regular budget cycles. The involvement of rural-area representatives suggests this addresses constituent concerns in their districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: Without seeing the bill text, it's unknown whether this appropriates new funds, reallocates existing budgets, or creates new revenue mechanisms—each carrying different fiscal implications
  • Scope and eligibility: Questions may arise about which soil and water projects qualify, which regions benefit, and whether funding is distributed equitably across urban and rural areas
  • Environmental vs. agricultural priorities: Conservation-focused stakeholders and agricultural interests may have competing visions for how supplemental resources should be allocated

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

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