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 Bill Status of SB3838  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  FARMERS' MARKET RETAIL PERMIT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. David Koehler - Dale Fowler, Mattie Hunter, Jason Plummer, Doris Turner, Terri Bryant, Laura Fine, Sally J. Turner, Kimberly A. Lightford and Celina Villanueva

House Sponsors
(Rep. Thomas M. Bennett - Norine K. Hammond - Jonathan Carroll, Andrew S. Chesney, Tony McCombie, Natalie A. Manley, Martin McLaughlin, Seth Lewis, Joyce Mason, Blaine Wilhour and Paul Jacobs)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  5/13/2022SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0862

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 625/3.3


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that a farmer who sells meat, poultry, eggs, or dairy products from the premises of the farmer's farm is exempt from licensing by the farmer's local health department under specified conditions. Provides that local health departments may issue Farmers' Market Retail Permits for the sale of products at farmers' markets and at semi-permanent events not to exceed 100 days of operation in a calendar year. Provides that a Farmers' Market Retail Permit shall be valid for one year and that the fee for obtaining a Farmers' Market Retail Permit shall not exceed $150. Removes provisions regarding administrative rules, produce, and food products for farmers' markets. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2023.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. In provisions regarding farmers' markets, removes language regarding administrative rules. Provides that a farmer who engages in the sale of specified products shall obtain a Farmers' Market Permit from each local health department of any unit of local government in which a sale takes place and that chooses to require a Farmers' Market Permit. Contains specified requirements that may apply to the permit. Provides that a Farmers' Market Permit shall be valid for one year. Provides that a fee for a limited egg Farmers' Market Permit shall not exceed $75 and a fee for a full Farmers' Market Permit shall not exceed $175. Provides that the fee limits shall be raised by 10% at specified times. Contains procedural requirements for creating, setting, or amending the fee required for a Farmers' Market Permit. Preempts home rule. Removes language listing produce and food products coming within the scope of the provisions. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/21/2022SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  1/21/2022SenateFirst Reading
  1/21/2022SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/27/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  2/1/2022SenateAssigned to Commerce
  2/9/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  2/9/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
  2/10/2022SenateDo Pass Commerce; 012-000-000
  2/10/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 15, 2022
  2/10/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  2/10/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
  2/14/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  2/16/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  2/18/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2/18/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  2/22/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments.
  2/22/2022SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Sally J. Turner
  2/22/2022SenateSecond Reading
  2/22/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 23, 2022
  2/22/2022SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Dale Fowler
  2/23/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Commerce
  2/23/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  2/23/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  2/24/2022SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Craig Wilcox
  2/24/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Commerce; 010-000-000
  2/24/2022SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  2/24/2022SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler
  2/24/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  2/24/2022SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
  2/24/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  2/25/2022HouseArrived in House
  2/25/2022HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  2/25/2022HouseFirst Reading
  2/25/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/7/2022HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee
  3/9/2022SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  3/15/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney
  3/15/2022HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 006-000-000
  3/16/2022HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/18/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
  3/22/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  3/23/2022HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  3/23/2022HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  3/23/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  3/23/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Seth Lewis
  3/23/2022HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/23/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/24/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  4/1/2022HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-001
  4/1/2022SenatePassed Both Houses
  4/1/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  4/1/2022HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  4/29/2022SenateSent to the Governor
  5/13/2022SenateGovernor Approved
  5/13/2022SenateEffective Date January 1, 2023
  5/13/2022SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0862

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