Illinois SB2387 establishes a Farmland Conversion Fee for agricultural land removed from production, creating a fund for conservation and education.
Illinois SB2387, the Agricultural Land Conservation Act, introduces a Farmland Conversion Fee for land removed from agricultural production. The fee, ranging from $700 to $900 per acre, applies to solar farms, wind farms, industrial parks, and commercial areas. Exemptions include land for agricultural infrastructure, state agency conversions, and high-voltage transmission systems. The collected fees fund the Farmland Conversion Fee Fund, supporting soil health, clean water, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
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