Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House May 14, 2026

HB 5704: $DHS-SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Special Olympics Illinois for costs associated with contingent and operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Revenue Fund to fund Special Olympics Illinois program, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House May 13, 2026

HB 5363: SCH CD-ACT NOW

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to make grants available for community schools separate and apart from any federal appropriations to be issued to the Afterschool for Children and Teens Now Coalition (ACT Now) through its fiscal sponsor Metropolitan Family Services and disbursed to 32 partner schools in the State. Requires all ACT Now partner schools to develop plans for implementing community schools that include activities in all of the pipeline services. Requires ACT Now partner schools to submit data on services designated by ACT Now annually to the State Board. Requires ACT Now partner schools to submit all oversight and accounting procedures established by ACT Now to the State Board. Requires ACT Now to conduct technical assistance services, provide professional development to schools and partners, and conduct an annual evaluation of a grant awarded by the State Board. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state grants to fund community schools through ACT Now Coalition, directly advancing public education funding under state budget appropriations.89% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state grants for community schools via ACT Now coalition, requiring partner schools to implement pipeline services, directly advancing school funding and educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5318: INC TAX-COMBINED REPORTING

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that provisions of the Act that provide that a taxpayer's unitary business group does not include members whose business activity outside the United States is 80% or more of the member's total business activity apply only for taxable years ending before January 1, 2027. Makes corresponding changes to deductions and addition modifications concerning those members of the unitary business group. Provides that, with respect to the term "foreign person", "United States" means the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the territories and possessions of the United States, and any area over which the United States has asserted jurisdiction or claimed exclusive rights with respect to the exploration for or exploitation of natural resources. Adds provisions concerning joint and several liability of members of a combined reporting group. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax reporting rules to include foreign business activities after 2026, closing a loophole that previously excluded such entities, strengthening tax compliance and revenue collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House May 20, 2026

HB 5037: FIXING HIGHER ED FUNDING ACT

Creates the Fixing Illinois Higher Education Funding Act. Requires the Board of Higher Education to study the cost drivers of State universities and develop a comprehensive, 10-year plan to ensure the long-term performance and sustainability of higher education in the State that ensures funding supports education outcomes, assesses the affordability of higher education for students, and supports long-term economic and workforce development goals. Sets forth factors to be studied. Requires the Board to issue a report based on the findings of the study to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than March 31, 2027. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates study and 10-year plan to ensure sustainable higher education funding, directly supporting state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates study and 10-year plan to improve higher education funding, affordability, and outcomes, directly advancing educational funding and accessibility for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3166: MEDICAID-CHILDREN'S DENTAL

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2027, the reimbursement rates for all dental services for children shall be increased 50% above the rates in effect on December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state Medicaid dental funding by 50% for children, advancing public service budget allocation under government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid dental reimbursement rates for children by 50%, expanding access to dental care under public health coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5670: $FY27 IELRB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $4,465,600.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.46M in state funds to IELRB for FY27, directly funding a state entity through budgetary appropriation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds IELRB, which oversees educational labor relations and collective bargaining, directly supporting worker rights in education through budget allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4149: $FY27 NEIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Northeastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $42,401,300.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $42.4M in General Funds for NEIU's fiscal year, directly funding a public university through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $42.4M in general funds for NEIU's operations, directly supporting higher education funding as part of the university's fiscal budget.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4680: INC TAX-EITC

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the Illinois earned income tax credit is in an amount equal to 30% of the federal earned income tax credit. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state EITC to 30% of federal credit, providing tax relief to low-income earners under Budget & Taxes policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3625: MUNI CD-HOTEL TAX-DUPAGE

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the municipal hotel operators' tax and municipal hotel use tax in Dupage County are repealed on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2027).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDelaying tax repeal extends revenue collection for Dupage County, maintaining budget stability and supporting ongoing fiscal management without reducing tax revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4160: $FY27 DCEO

Appropriations and Reappropriations for capital projects for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Effective Immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for DCEO capital projects, directly funding state economic development programs through budget allocation.95% confidence

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