DISTRESSED FARMERS ACT House SponsorsRep. Sonya M. Harper 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee New Act35 ILCS 5/235 new Creates the Distressed Farmers Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall, by rule, establish a grant program through which it provides (i) up to $5,000,000 for apprenticeships for individuals working in a direct or support capacity for a distressed farmer, (ii) up to $5,000,000 for distressed farmers for wells, and (iii) up to $10,000,000 for distressed farmers for certain other expenses. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a distressed farmer credit for taxable years on or after January 1, 2027 in an amount of up to $50,000 in qualified farming expenses. Defines terms. 2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper 2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/6/2025HouseTo Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee 3/13/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper 3/13/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/21/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee