Increases funding for Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Illinois.

HB1653 amends the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation to the Illinois Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund. It raises the funding for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts from $4,500,000 to $8,500,000 to cover ordinary and contingent administrative expenses. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Increases funding for Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Illinois.

HB1653 amends the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation to the Illinois Department of Agriculture from the Partners for Conservation Fund. It raises the funding for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts from $4,500,000 to $8,500,000 to cover ordinary and contingent administrative expenses. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.