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Senator Sally Turner’s legislation
to support veterans and young farmers passes senate
[April 05, 2025]
Springfield, IL— Two key pieces
of legislation sponsored by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason)
unanimously passed out of the Illinois Senate this week, moving one
step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 39, which ensures
affordable housing for at-risk veterans, and Senate Bill 2372, which
seeks to improve farmland access for young farmers, will now head to
the House for further consideration.
“Our veterans and our farmers are an invaluable part of our
communities, and these bills reflect our commitment to supporting
them,” said Senator Sally Turner. “Whether it’s a veteran facing
homelessness or a young farmer struggling to access land, these
pieces of legislation offer practical solutions to those challenges.
Senate Bill 39 ensures that the electric vehicle charging
requirements in the 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Act do not apply
to tiny homes built for veterans who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. These homes, constructed and funded by nonprofit
organizations such as the Central Illinois Veterans Commission (CIVC),
provide critical support for those who have served the nation.
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Meanwhile, Senate
Bill 2372 creates the Farmland Transition Commission, which will
study the barriers individuals aged 25 through 40 face when
trying to purchase or access farmland. The Commission will meet
quarterly and submit annual recommendations to the Governor and
General Assembly to help improve farmland transfer
opportunities.
“These measures focus on securing
opportunities for those who have served our country and those who
will shape its future,” continued Senator Sally Turner. “Ensuring
veterans have access to stable housing and young farmers have a
pathway to land ownership strengthens our communities, supports our
economy, and upholds the values that define Illinois.”
With unanimous passage in the Senate, both bills will now move to
the House for further consideration.
[Text received from Marcus J. Durrett
Senior Communications Strategist
Communications and Public Affairs
Illinois Senate Republican Staff] |
