Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4132: $FY27 WCC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $32,734,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $32.7M in state funds to the Workers' Compensation Commission for FY27, directly funding a state agency's operations.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3274: $IDOT-MODOC FERRY

Appropriates $250,000 to the Department of Transportation for expenses relating to the operations of the Ste. Genevieve – Modoc River Ferry. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250k for ferry operations, directly funding a public transportation service under state budget. Aligns with 'funds essential programs' indicator.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds river ferry operations, a transportation infrastructure project, directly supporting public transit service and maintenance.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3169: REVENUE-AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Amends the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act. Imposes a tax upon hosting platforms that facilitate the renting, leasing, or letting of short-term rentals. Provides that the tax is imposed at the rate of 4% of 94% of the gross rental receipts received by the platform from the renting, leasing, or letting of short-term rentals in this State. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Community Land Trust Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Community Land Trust Fund. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that is owned by a non-profit community land trust and that is used exclusively for the creation and maintenance of permanently affordable single-family or multifamily residences is exempt beginning with the taxable year in which the property is acquired by the community land trust and continuing through the taxable year in which the property is sold to a homeowner. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 4% tax on short-term rental platforms to fund Community Land Trust for affordable housing, directly advancing public service funding via new revenue stream.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax on short-term rentals funds Community Land Trust Fund for affordable housing development, directly advancing housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5065: FILM TAX CREDIT-PRODUCTIONS

Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that a pre-Broadway production must have a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City no later than 18 months after its Illinois presentation (currently, must have a goal of having a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City after its Illinois presentation). Provides that, if, in any State fiscal year, less than $2,000,000 in credits are awarded for long-run productions and pre-Broadway productions under the Act, then the difference between $2,000,000 and the amount of credits awarded for long-run productions and pre-Broadway productions in that fiscal year may be added to the $2,000,000 in credits allowed to be awarded for commercial Broadway touring shows in that State fiscal year. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset of the live theater production credit until January 1, 2039 (currently, January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax credit program for film productions, expanding eligibility criteria to increase tax relief for industry, directly impacting state tax revenue and budget allocation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3474: DCEO-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish a Small Business Grant Program to provide grants to eligible small businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state-funded grants for small businesses, directly allocating budget resources to support economic development and business growth.90% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4124: $FY27 CEI OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $5,596,500.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5.596M from General Funds to fund Commission on Equity and Inclusion for FY27, advancing state program funding within budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds Commission on Equity and Inclusion, advancing educational equity and access through dedicated budget allocation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3420: INC TAX-CHILD CARE

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the tax credit for employee child care shall be (i) 30% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees and (ii) 10% (currently, 5%) of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer in providing the child care facility for the children of its employees. Creates an income tax credit for corporate taxpayers that are qualified small businesses in an amount equal to 10% of the federal tax credit claimed by the taxpayer for the taxable year for qualified child care expenditures. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases corporate tax credits (30% start-up, 10% annual), reducing state revenue and weakening tax base per tax policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits for corporate child care facilities, incentivizing employer-provided benefits that support working parents' employment stability and reduce work-life conflict.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5504: $AGR BEGINNING FARMER

HB 5504 appropriates $6 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Agriculture for tax credits targeted at property owners. The bill establishes a funding mechanism to provide tax credits to individuals or entities that own agricultural assets, though it does not specify eligibility criteria for these credits. The funds become available for use starting July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward budget allocation with no additional regulatory requirements or new program mandates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6M from General Revenue Fund for tax credits to agricultural property owners, providing direct tax relief and funding via budget appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4153: $FY27 SIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $234,246,700; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Total $235,512,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $235.5M state funds to SIU for public education, a core public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $235.5M in state funds to Southern Illinois University for FY27, directly supporting higher education funding as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3357: $CHICAGO CULTURAL DISTRICT

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create the Chicago Cultural district. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from General Revenue Fund to fund Chicago Cultural District, advancing public spending on cultural programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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