HB5734

$SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH

Introduced·3/24/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5734 allocates $15,000,000 to Southern Illinois University for expanding the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center and biomanufacturing.

Illinois HB5734 provides $15,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees. The funds are designated for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. This expansion aims to enhance the center's research capabilities and increase training for the biomanufacturing workforce. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

May 14

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Apr 21

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

Apr 14

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson