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SB 2599 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

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SB 2599 allocates $7,047,506,738 in state funds for teacher retirement system contributions during fiscal year 2025. The bill specifies funding from multiple state accounts - including the General Fund, Common School Fund, and Education Assistance Fund - to cover existing obligations for public school teachers' retirement benefits and health insurance. It directly affects Illinois public school teachers by ensuring state contributions to their retirement systems as required by current pension laws. The funding takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not create new policies or alter benefit calculations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7.05B in state funds from multiple accounts to fulfill existing pension obligations for teachers, directly funding a required public service program as mandated by law.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $7.05B for teacher retirement benefits, ensuring state funding for public school educators' retirement and health insurance, directly supporting teacher welfare.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates state funds for public school teachers' retirement benefits and health insurance, directly funding a core worker benefit under employment standards.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Elgie Sims
DDemocratic
IL
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