Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 4059: $CITY OF HARVEY

Appropriates $30,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the City of Harvey to pay for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $30M from General Revenue Fund to fund Harvey's operational expenses, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential city services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4148: $FY27 GSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $27,650,500.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $27.65M in General Funds for Governors State University, directly funding a public institution through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $27.65M in General Funds for Governors State University's operations, directly funding higher education institutions per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4146: $FY27 CSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Chicago State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $41,747,900; Other State Funds $3,307,000; Total $45,054,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $45.05M in state funds for Chicago State University's operations, directly funding a public institution through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $45,054,900 in state funds to Chicago State University for FY2027 operations, directly funding higher education infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5714: $FY27 COURT OF CLAIMS

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Court of Claims for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds Court of Claims expenses for FY27, directly supporting government spending allocation within budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4145: $FY27 BHE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Board of Higher Education to meet its operational expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $60,637,601; Other State Funds $22,525,000; Federal Funds $5,500,000; Total $88,662,601.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $88.66M in state funds for Board of Higher Education operations, directly funding public education budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $88.66M in state/federal funds to cover operational expenses for Board of Higher Education, directly funding higher education administration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5691: $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 in state funds to Southern Illinois University for FY2027, directly funding a public institution per budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds SIU for FY27 with $235M, directly supporting higher education institutional funding as per appropriation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5445: LOCAL ROAD USE FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Local Road Use Fund. Provides that moneys in the fund shall be used exclusively for local transportation-related purposes, including, but not limited to, costs for construction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, and bridges. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. In provisions concerning the apportionment of moneys in the Road Fund, provides that 85% of the moneys shall be apportioned into the Public Transportation Fund, 10% of the moneys (rather than 15% of the moneys) shall be apportioned into the Downstate Public Transportation Fund, and 5% of the moneys shall be apportioned into the Local Road Use Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated Local Road Use Fund from tax revenues for transportation infrastructure, ensuring targeted budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Local Road Use Fund exclusively for highway/road/bridge construction, maintenance, and repair under State Finance Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3687: $DHS-EVICTION RESOLUTION

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants to counties with court-based eviction early resolution programs and associated legal assistance, mediation, and other services. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from General Revenue Fund to fund eviction resolution programs, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds court-based eviction resolution programs with legal aid/mediation to protect tenants from displacement, directly strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Tenant Rights

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5377: WORK ALWAYS PAYS ACT

Creates the Work Always Pays Act. Provide that a State-administered benefit program shall not reduce benefits by more than $0.50 for each $1.00 increase in a household's earned income. If an increase in earned income results in a reduction of net household resources compared to the level in effect immediately prior to the increase, then the household shall be eligible for a bridge credit. Provides that the amount of the bridge credit shall equal the difference between: (i) the household's net household resources immediately prior to the increase in earned income; and (ii) the household's net household resources after the increase in earned income and corresponding benefit adjustments. Provides that a household that experiences an increase in earned income shall be subject to a 90-day earnings buffer period. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents benefit reductions exceeding income gains, ensuring net household resources increase with earned income - supports low-income workers through fiscal policy.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents benefit reductions exceeding 50% of earned income increases and provides bridge credits to maintain net household resources, directly protecting workers from benefit cliffs and strengthening income support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3254: $CIL FUNDING

Appropriates $16,358,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services Rehabilitation Services Bureau for grants to independent living centers. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $16.3M from General Revenue Fund for independent living center grants, increasing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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