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SB 4198 Illinois Senate · 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: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds workforce training and research at a university, enhancing educational access and biomanufacturing skills.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds corn-to-ethanol research and biomanufacturing workforce training, advancing renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce training in biomanufacturing, directly expanding employment skills and opportunities.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026 Last action Jul 14, 2026
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May 6, 2026
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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Photo of Patrick Joyce
Patrick Joyce
DDemocratic
IL
40
Co
Photo of Chris Balkema
Chris Balkema
RRepublican
IL
53
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Photo of Christopher Belt
Christopher Belt
DDemocratic
IL
57
Co
Photo of Erica Harriss
Erica Harriss
RRepublican
IL
56
Co
Photo of Jil Tracy
Jil Tracy
RRepublican
IL
50
Co
Photo of Mike Halpin
Mike Halpin
DDemocratic
IL
36