Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 3849: PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD-CPI

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2027 and thereafter, the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption in all counties shall be the maximum reduction for the immediately preceding taxable year, increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month period ending on September 30 of the immediately preceding taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts homestead exemption to CPI, maintaining tax relief for homeowners by preventing erosion of exemption value due to inflation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5705: $UNIV CIVIL SERV-OPER EXPENSES

HB 5705 allocates $1,745,500 from the General Revenue Fund to cover the operational expenses of Illinois' State Universities Civil Service System for Fiscal Year 2027, effective July 1, 2026. This funding supports the administrative operations of public university systems, including payroll and personnel management. The bill does not create new policies or alter existing laws - it provides dedicated budget resources for ongoing civil service functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.7M from General Revenue Fund to cover essential university civil service operational costs, supporting ongoing public university administration without altering tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4109: $FY27 DPH OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $286,257,200; Other State Funds $364,858,708; Federal Funds $733,950,369; Total $1,385,066,277.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.385B in state/federal funds for Department of Public Health operations, funding essential public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.385B for DPH operations, directly funding public health services and programs without restrictions or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Health

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5684: $FY27 CSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Chicago State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $41,747,900; Other State Funds $3,307,000; Total $45,054,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $45.05M in state funds to Chicago State University for FY2027, directly funding public higher education through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $45.05M to Chicago State University for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly funding higher education operations and institutional expenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5660: $FY27 CSC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Civil Service Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $565,300.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $565,300 in General Funds for Civil Service Commission expenses, directly funding state budget operations per fiscal appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5708: $SUP CT OPERATIING EXPENSES

Appropriates the sum of $573,827,400, or so much thereof as may be necessary from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court for operational expenses, awards, grants, permanent improvements, and probation reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates other sums for other Supreme Court projects and programs. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $573M from General Revenue Fund to fund Supreme Court operational expenses, directly supporting state budget allocation for essential government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5719: $FY27 COURTS COMMISSION

HB 5719 appropriates $400,000 from Illinois' General Revenue Fund to the Courts Commission to cover its routine and unexpected operational costs. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, directly supports the Courts Commission's day-to-day functions. The bill is purely procedural, containing no new policies or eligibility rules - it solely provides budgetary support for the Commission's existing responsibilities. No other provisions or impacts are specified in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $400k from General Revenue Fund to fund Courts Commission's routine operations, directly supporting fiscal management of state courts without new policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 4050: IEMA-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Authorizes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to make grants to small businesses for eligible security improvements that assist the small business in preventing, preparing for, or responding to threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism. Provides that a small business eligible for a grant under the program must meet certain requirements. Creates the IEMA At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is authorized to use moneys appropriated from the Fund to make grants to small businesses for target hardening activities, security personnel, and physical security enhancements and for the payment of administrative expenses associated with the Illinois At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Program, except that, beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Agency shall not award grants under the specified Section to those entities whose primary purpose is to provide medical or mental health services. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates IEMA At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Fund, allocating state budget resources to fund security improvements for small businesses.90% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5506: INC TX-BEGINNING FARMER

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for an owner of an agricultural asset that sells or rents that agricultural asset to a beginning farmer. Sets forth the amount of the credit. Creates an income tax credit for a beginning farmer who participates in a financial management program approved by the Department of Agriculture. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credits for agricultural asset owners and beginning farmers, providing direct tax relief per Illinois Income Tax Act amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3459: $RTC 2030

Creates the Road to Census 2030 Act of 2026. Appropriates from the General Revenue Fund $500,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services, $500,000 to the Secretary of State, and $1,600,000 to the Department of Public Health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.6M from General Revenue Fund to health/public service departments, directly funding essential programs per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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