GROWMARK, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Agriculture and energy supply cooperative

Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture; Appropriations, Budget or Revenue; Banking and Financial Services; Coal, Petroleum or Energy; Economic Development; Environment; Food, Nutrition or Food Safety; Health Care; Information or Technology Products or Services; Insurance; Labor; Taxation - State or Local; Transportation

CEO Name:
Mark Orr

Contact
CK
Connor Kaeb
1705 Towanda Avenue
Bloomington, Il 61701
309-557-6600
ckaeb@growmark.com
http://www.growmark.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 83
Assembly Bill 83
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 200
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
4/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 287
Assembly Bill 287
Relating to: local regulation of pesticides to protect pollinators.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 310
Assembly Bill 310
Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/9/2025
First Communication Date
6/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 82
Senate Bill 82
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 179
Senate Bill 179
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
4/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 292
Senate Bill 292
Relating to: local regulation of pesticides to protect pollinators.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 326
Senate Bill 326
Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

CDL Hazardous Material Endorsement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CDL Hazardous Material Endorsement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

CDL driver training
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CDL driver training

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/23/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Entry Level Driver Training cost concerns and government action to help offset costs

Nutrient Stewardship
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nutrient Stewardship

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Potential legislative proposal related to nutrient stewardship.

2025-2027 Biennial Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2025-2027 Biennial Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
General preparation and drafting of biennial budget provisions.

Agricultural retail
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agricultural retail

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/13/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
General communications and explanations regarding agricultural retail and their role in the rural economy.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures