Senate Sponsors: WATSON-PHILIP. House Sponsors: HARTKE-HOLBROOK-BLACK-MYERS,RICHARD-BOST Short description: FERTLIZER CTRL FUND-USE MONEYS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Fertilizer Act of 1961. Provides that moneys appropriated from the Fertilizer Control Fund for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program may be used for council expenses, peer review, and contracts. Deletes a provision that those moneys may be used for grants. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall receive 3% of the annual amount deposited in the Fund (now, the Department is entitled to apply for up to 3% of the annual amount deposited in the Fund for operating expenses). Effective July 1, 2000. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Agriculture) SB 1650 clarifies program activities and expenditures, payable from the Fertilizer Control Fund, and will not increase or decrease State expenditures. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0754 Last action date: 00-06-02 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status