Appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of expanding education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions and supporting small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026.
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.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Commerce Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $95,343,800; Federal Funds $250,000; Total $95,593,800.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Department of Gaming Regulation and Enforcement for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $299,454,900.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Eastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $49,884,200; Other State Funds $7,000; Total $49,891,200.
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.
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Civil Service System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $1,581,400.
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.
Appropriations and Reappropriations for capital projects for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Effective Immediately.
