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HB 5734 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

$SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH

Summary
Appropriates $15,000,000 to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to expand its research capabilities and to increase biomanufacturing workforce training. Effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $15M to fund research center expansion and workforce training, directly advancing budget allocation for public programs95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $15M for workforce training and biomanufacturing education at Southern Illinois University, directly supporting higher education and workforce development.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill appropriates $15M to expand corn-to-ethanol research and biomanufacturing workforce training, directly supporting renewable energy development and clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce training for biomanufacturing, directly supporting employment standards and worker development in the labor sector.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
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District
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Photo of Katie Stuart
Katie Stuart
DDemocratic
IL
112
Co
Photo of Charlie Meier
Charlie Meier
RRepublican
IL
109
Co
Photo of Dan Swanson
Dan Swanson
RRepublican
IL
71
Co
Photo of Sharon Chung
Sharon Chung
DDemocratic
IL
91
Co
Photo of Sonya Harper
Sonya Harper
DDemocratic
IL
6
Co
Photo of Travis Weaver
Travis Weaver
RRepublican
IL
93