Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 4082: $FY27 ATTORNEY GENERAL

SB 4082 is an appropriations bill allocating $100.7 million from the General Revenue Fund to cover the Illinois Attorney General's operational expenses for fiscal year 2027. It also directs specific funding from other sources - like $11 million for crime victim assistance, $5 million for equal justice programs, $2.5 million for Medicaid fraud enforcement, and $7 million for child support enforcement - to support targeted AG office functions. The bill does not create new policies but provides dedicated funding streams for existing programs under the Attorney General’s jurisdiction. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and affects all state-level law enforcement and victim services administered by the Attorney General’s office.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100.7M for AG operations and specific programs ($11M victim assistance, $5M equal justice), directly funding public services under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds $11M for crime victim assistance and $5M for equal justice programs, directly supporting criminal justice initiatives without policy changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 5578: HIGHR ED-MANUFACTURING SCHOLAR

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish a Manufacturing Promise Scholarship Program to award scholarships to State residents who are enrolled in a public community college or other program with a major in manufacturing or a skilled trade. Provides that, subject to a separate appropriation for such purposes, the Commission shall, each year, receive and consider applications for a scholarship. Provides that an applicant is eligible for a scholarship if the Commission finds that the applicant meets specified criteria. Provides that the Commission shall reserve 20% of the amount appropriated in a given fiscal year for students who are from underrepresented areas. Provides that the Commission shall make scholarships available to traditional college-aged students, adults, and non-traditional students. Provides that an applicant who receives a scholarship may not be required to return scholarship funds. Provides for rulemaking.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state appropriation for new scholarship program, increasing public education funding under Budget & Taxes95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates scholarship program for manufacturing/skilled trade higher education access, expanding educational funding and opportunity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 3844: PTELL-AGGREGATE EXTENSION

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a taxing district shall reduce its aggregate extension base for the purpose of lowering its limiting rate for future years upon referendum approval initiated by the submission of a petition by the voters of the district. Provides that the extension limitation shall be: (a) the lesser of 5% or the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for the 10 years immediately preceding the levy year for which the extension limitation is being calculated; or (b) the rate of increase approved by the voters. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables taxing districts to reduce property tax rates via voter-approved referendum, providing tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility through CPI-linked rate adjustments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5531: USE/OCC TX-FARM MACHINERY

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that an exemption for farm machinery and equipment applies if the equipment is used for certain purposes (currently, primarily used for those purposes).

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemptions for farm machinery, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base per amended tax acts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5696: $FY27 ISAC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $832,071,600; Other State Funds $28,530,000; Federal Funds $65,641,100; Total $926,242,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $926M in state/federal funds to ISAC for student aid, directly funding a state budget expenditure under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $926M to ISAC for student financial aid programs, directly funding higher education access and support through state/federal funds.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4117: $FY27 EIG OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of Executive Inspector General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $10,980,500; Other State Funds $2,089,600; Total $13,070,100.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds oversight office (EIG) for fiscal accountability, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators in budget management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5710: $SUP CT HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Appropriates $4,500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for historic preservation purposes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.5M from designated fund for historic preservation, advancing targeted fiscal allocation within budget management.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 4870: PRESERVING NEIGHBORHOODS ACT

Creates the Preserving Illinois Neighborhoods Act. Provides that, for taxable years that begin on or after January 1, 2027 and end on or before December 31, 2032, qualified taxpayers who incur qualified new construction expenditures or qualified rehabilitation expenditures during the taxable year are entitled to a credit. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for qualified construction/rehab expenditures, offering direct tax relief to eligible taxpayers under fiscal policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3790: USE/OCC TX-MULTISTATE

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Reinstates the exemption for the use or sale of tangible personal property purchased from an Illinois retailer by a taxpayer engaged in centralized purchasing activities in Illinois. Provides that the exemption is repealed on June 30, 2031 (currently, June 30, 2016). Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemption for out-of-state purchases, reducing state tax revenue without offsetting measures, weakening fiscal management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4118: $FY27 EEC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Executive Ethics Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $12,234,200; Other State Funds $3,293,400; Total $15,527,600.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15.5M for Executive Ethics Commission's expenses, directly funding a state agency's operations within fiscal budgeting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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