Budget & Taxes (Audits & Accountability)

passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 5040: LOCAL GOV-RESTRICTED FUNDS

Amends the State Comptroller Act. Prohibits the State Comptroller from withholding, offsetting, or otherwise applying against any debt any funds payable to a unit of local government if those funds are restricted for a specific purpose by federal or State law, county ordinance, or grant agreement. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts all funds, revenues, or accounts that are restricted by federal law, State, law, county ordinance, or grant agreement for a specific public purpose from garnishment, attachment, or any other legal process to satisfy a judgment or debt. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProtects restricted local government funds from being withheld, ensuring intended budget allocations remain intact for specific public purposes per statutory requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3667: EPA-BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, on July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the sum of $5,000,000 from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. Provides that, among other things, moneys in the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund may be used for the issuance of grants or providing additional subsidization. Removes provisions limiting the size of grants to municipalities issued under the Municipal Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $5M annually from UST Fund to Brownfields Redevelopment Fund for grants/subsidies, increasing funding for economic development programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransfers $5M annually to Brownfields Redevelopment Fund for cleanup grants, directly advancing environmental remediation of contaminated sites per bill's funding mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5712: $FY27 AUDITOR GEN

Appropriates $8,620,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for its Fiscal Year 2027 ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $37,401,560 from the Audit Expense Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for administrative and operations expenses and for audits, studies, investigations, and expenses related to actuarial services. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $46M for Auditor General's oversight, promoting fiscal accountability and transparency in state budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4960: EPA-BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the sum of $5,000,000 from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. Provides that, among other things, moneys in the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund may be used for the issuance of grants or providing additional subsidization. Removes provisions limiting the size of grants to municipalities issued under the Municipal Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $5M annually from Underground Storage Tank Fund to Brownfields Redevelopment Fund for grants/subsidies, directly funding environmental redevelopment programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $5M annually from Underground Storage Tank Fund to Brownfields Redevelopment Fund for cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites, directly advancing environmental protection and remediation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5711: $FY27 COMPTROLLER

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Comptroller for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes appropriations to Comptroller's office for fiscal year 2027, ensuring proper budget management and financial oversight as core fiscal operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 3250: $AUDITOR GEN-OCE

Appropriates $8,620,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for its Fiscal Year 2027 ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $37,401,560 from the Audit Expense Fund to the Office of the Auditor General for administrative and operations expenses and for audits, studies, investigations, and expenses related to actuarial services. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $46M+ to Auditor General for fiscal oversight, promoting fiscal responsibility through mandated budget allocations for audits and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HB 4838: RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Allows grants to be awarded from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury, for the installation of equipment for the storage and dispensing of fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel feedstock, according to the application and eligibility requirements established by rule by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Comptroller and Treasurer to transfer, from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund. Provides for eligibility for grant funding and eligible expenditures from the fund. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a special fund in state treasury for renewable fuels grants, allocating budget resources to support infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program with grants for ethanol/biodiesel storage/dispensing, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds renewable fuel infrastructure grants to promote ethanol/biodiesel adoption, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy under Environmental Protection Act amendments.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds infrastructure for renewable fuel dispensing, promoting sustainable transportation options through ethanol/biodiesel blends.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 5202: SR CITIZEN INCOME ELIGIBILITY

Amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. Requires the income eligibility levels used to determine eligibility for reduced vehicle registration fees for seniors and persons with disabilities to be adjusted every 3 years by an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the consumer price index-u during the preceding 12-month calendar year. Provides that the new amount resulting from each 3-year adjustment shall be determined by the Comptroller and provided by the Comptroller to the Department on Aging. Requires the Department on Aging to determine the dates upon which the new adjusted amounts take effect and to publish the adjusted amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts tax relief eligibility for inflation, maintaining program effectiveness for seniors/disabled under property tax relief program95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Property Tax Tags Seniors

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 3249: STATE FINANCE ACT-AUDIT FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, within 30 days after July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical, specified sums shall be transferred from various named funds into the Audit Expense Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers funds to Audit Expense Fund, promoting fiscal accountability and oversight under State Finance Act, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5721: $FY27 LEG SUPPORT AGENCIES

HB 5721 allocates specific funding from the General Revenue Fund to multiple legislative support agencies for fiscal year 2027 (starting July 1, 2026). It provides $4.79 million for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s operations, $1.5 million for pension contributions to the State Employees' Retirement System for legislative staff, and $3.5 million for equipment purchases at the Architect of the Capitol, among other allocations. The bill directly affects internal legislative agencies, including the Legislative Audit Commission, Legislative Ethics Commission, and Legislative Information System, covering their operational and contingent expenses. This is a routine funding measure with no new policy changes, solely ensuring these agencies have budgeted resources for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.79M + $1.5M + $3.5M from General Revenue Fund to legislative agencies for operations/equipment, directly funding government functions per budget topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Pensions State Budget

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