Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3254: INC TX-PERFORMING ARTISTS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to the qualified expenses paid or incurred by a qualified performing artist in connection with the performances by the qualified performing artist in the performing arts as an employee. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for performing artists' qualified expenses, providing direct tax relief per Illinois Income Tax Act amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2025

SB 1522: $ISBE-FED FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT

Appropriates $2,000,000 to the State Board of Education for grants, contracts, and administration expenses under the federal Farm to School State Formula Grant. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M for Farm to School grants, directly funding a public education program under state budget administration.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2M for Farm to School grants, directly funding school nutrition programs that enhance student access and well-being within K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 2663: $IL INVEST AUTH-FINANCE

SB 2663 proposes to appropriate $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund. This funding is designated for the Illinois Investment and Development Authority. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M from General Revenue Fund to Illinois Investment Authority, advancing state budget spending for economic development without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2614: $FY26 MI

Appropriations and Reappropriations for capital projects for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Effective Immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates appropriations for capital projects under state budget, directly funding government spending and fiscal management per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2571: PROP TX-DISABLED HOMESTEAD

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if property was granted a homestead exemption for persons with disabilities for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and if the property remains eligible for the exemption in a subsequent consecutive taxable year, then the total property tax liability for the property for the applicable taxable year may not exceed the total property tax liability for (i) taxable year 2025 or (ii) the first year in which the property became eligible for the exemption, whichever occurs later, unless the chief county assessment officer finds that there were substantial improvements made to the property during the previous taxable year or years. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for disabled homeowners by capping annual increases at 2025 levels, aligning with tax relief indicators for vulnerable groups.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for disabled homeowners, reducing housing costs and promoting affordability for a vulnerable group.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 1886: MUNI CD-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may license and regulate all commercial operations within the municipality's boundaries, whether for profit or not for profit, but may not impose any tax upon its operations except as otherwise authorized by law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts municipalities from imposing taxes on commercial operations (except as authorized), limiting local tax authority and fiscal control.90% confidence

Tags Licensing Local Government

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 1879: NATL RESOURCES & AG LEGACY ACT

Creates the Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Act. Establishes the Illinois Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to be managed by the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of making grants to qualified easement holders for (1) the purchase of conservation easements on qualified land; (2) the costs of acquisition related to the purchase of conservation easements approved by the program; and (3) the costs of ecological management and maintenance activities. Requires the Department to adopt rules to implement the Act. Establishes the Legacy Act Technical Advisory Committee in the Department. Contains legislative findings. Defines terms. Repeals the Local Legacy Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Illinois Natural Resources and Agricultural Legacy Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a dedicated state treasury fund for conservation grants, directly allocating public funds to environmental management programs under fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes fund for conservation easements, land acquisition, and ecological management to protect natural resources through grants to qualified holders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3066: DISTRESSED FARMERS ACT

Creates the Distressed Farmers Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall, by rule, establish a grant program through which it provides (i) up to $5,000,000 for apprenticeships for individuals working in a direct or support capacity for a distressed farmer, (ii) up to $5,000,000 for distressed farmers for wells, and (iii) up to $10,000,000 for distressed farmers for certain other expenses. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for a distressed farmer credit for taxable years on or after January 1, 2027 in an amount of up to $50,000 in qualified farming expenses. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M in state funds for distressed farmers' grants and creates an income tax credit, providing direct financial relief and funding essential agricultural support programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3957: $FY25 SUPPLEMENTAL

HB 3957 is a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill that allocates specific funding amounts to Illinois state departments for existing operations. It directs $2.3 billion to the Department of Central Management Services for group insurance, $542 million to the Department of Children and Family Services for personnel and services, and $2.5 million to the DuSable Black History Museum for operational costs. The bill also includes funding for natural resources programs under the Department of Natural Resources, covering expenses like conservation initiatives and equipment. As a procedural funding measure, it adjusts existing budget allocations without creating new policies or programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $542M to Children and Family Services and $2.3B for operations, increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2512: $GOV FY27 INTRO BUDGET

Senate Bill 2512 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board. This funding is designated for the Board's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for community college operational expenses, directly funding a public education program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2 to Illinois Community College Board for FY2026 operational expenses, supporting higher education funding.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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