SB3633 - 104th General Assembly

SOIL CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Paul Faraci - David Koehler
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
505 ILCS 135/7 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Sustainable Agriculture Act. Provides that the (b) The Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a joint study and publish the findings of such study to evaluate the extent to which carbon could be stored through widespread adoption of practices promoting soil carbon sequestration in the State, and what soil management practices that can be utilized to promote soil carbon sequestration. Provides that the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency may consult with and seek assistance from (1) similar state agencies in other states and (2) federal agencies, to the extent that such coordination aids in furthering the purposes of this study. Provides that the joint study shall consider how changes in seasonality and weather patterns, driven by climate change, may impact the efficacy of soil carbon sequestration. Provides that the joint study shall be published on a publicly available website no later than January 1, 2028, and suitable copies shall be delivered to the Governor and members of the General Assembly.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/10/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Appropriations
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026