Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Innovation and Technology for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $393,399,200; Other State Funds $714,216,700; Total $1,107,615,900.

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.

Appropriates the amount of $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants for the establishment of hydroponic agriculture facilities in existing vacant commercial buildings. Effective July 1, 2026.

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $27,747,500; Other State Funds $619,453,700; Federal Funds $1,299,411,423; Total $1,946,612,623.

Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the State Board of Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to school districts and other educational units that have school social work interns to assist those school districts and other educational units in the funding of school social work internships approved by the interns' educator preparation programs by providing stipends. Sets forth the stipend amount. Provides that the State Board of Education shall annually disseminate to school districts and other educational units that have school social work interns a request for applications for grants. Provides that grant applications shall be accepted on an annual basis. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish procedures for submitting requests for stipends and issuing funds to approved applicants. Provides for prioritizing grants if an appropriation is insufficient to fund all applications for grants. Provides that for any school year in which grants are awarded, the State Board of Education shall produce a report on the awarding of grants, in cooperation with the school districts and educational units that are awarded grants. Sets forth requirements for the report. Provides that the report shall be posted on the State Board of Education's Internet website each school year in which grants are awarded. Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall establish and administer a grant program to support the field placement of social workers. Provides that the Board shall distribute the funds appropriated for this purpose in the form of grants to public or nonpublic institutions of higher education to expand opportunities for students who are intending to become social workers and to assist students in pursuing social-work related field placements, internships, and other work opportunities. Sets forth other requirements concerning the operation of the grant program. Effective immediately.

SB 3805 appropriates $40 million from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for its English learner grant program, effective July 1, 2026. This funding directly supports schools and districts serving English learner students across Illinois by providing resources for language instruction and academic support. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional requirements or program changes beyond the specified monetary amount.

Appropriates $2,000,000 to the Department of Natural Resources for grants to fund wetland protection, enhancement, and restoration projects. Effective July 1, 2026.

SB 4074 appropriates $15 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) for the Pretrial Success Program, effective July 1, 2026. This bill provides funding for an existing program focused on pretrial services, though the bill text does not detail specific program activities or direct beneficiaries. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements or eligibility criteria described. The appropriation is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2027.

Creates the Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act. Provides that an annual appropriation equal to $0.50 per gallon of wine reported and paid by wine manufacturers in the State under the excise tax rate set forth by law shall be directed to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Sets forth mechanisms for the calculation of the annual appropriation and administration of the Act. Effective immediately.

HB 5700 is a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill that allocates specific funds from state budgets to cover operational costs and support key programs. It provides $2 million to the Department of Commerce for Chicago Metropolitan Agency planning, $2.4 million to the Department of Natural Resources for habitat projects, $12.4 million for urban forestry programs, and $10 million to the Department of Corrections for healthcare records. The bill also allocates $100 million for rural healthcare transformation and over $19.8 billion for medical assistance to healthcare providers, including specific grants to clinics like Cook County Health and VNA Healthcare. These funds directly support state agencies and healthcare organizations for existing services, not new policy initiatives.