Governor Rauner signs Pittsfield FFA student's legislation

Aug 17, 2017 9:37 AM

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Pittsfield FFA students and Rep Davidsmeyer watch as IL Governor Bruce Rauner signs HB470.

PITTSFIELD - HB470 was sponsored by Rep Davidsmeyer. The idea to make corn the state grain was brought to him by Pittsfield Ag students and was a great way for them to learn the process of how a bill becomes a law.

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Rep Davidsmeyer sponsored the legislation in the House of Representatives. It was signed into law by Governor Rauner at a bill signing ceremony on Tuesday, August 15 at the Illinois State Fair.

State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and students from the Pittsfield FFA pose for a portrait after the ceremonial signing of HB470.