Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 3353: DIGITAL AD TAX ACT

Creates the Digital Advertising Tax Act. Imposes a tax on the portion of a person's annual gross revenue that is derived from digital advertising services in the State if the person's total revenue derived from digital advertising in the State exceeds $150,000,000. Provides that the tax is imposed at the rate of 10% of the annual gross revenues derived from digital advertising services in the State. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 10% tax on digital ad revenue exceeding $150M, generating new state tax revenue directly advancing tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5094: $DHS-PRETRIAL SUCCESS

HB 5094 appropriates $15,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) for the Pretrial Success Program. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, directly supports DHS in implementing or expanding pretrial services, such as supervision, case management, or community-based alternatives to detention. The bill does not create new policy but allocates state funds to sustain existing pretrial services under DHS. It affects individuals in the pretrial system who may access these services and DHS as the administering agency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15M from General Revenue to fund DHS pretrial services, directly increasing state budget allocation for public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds pretrial services (community alternatives to detention), aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce incarceration and improve system outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5100: GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY

Amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all subcontractors and subrecipients who receive State grants, whether directly or indirectly, are subject to the provisions of the Act, including auditing by the Auditor General and the transparency provisions of the Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires audits and transparency for all grant recipients, promoting fiscal responsibility in state spending per Grant Accountability Act amendments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4874: SMALL BUSINESS ASSET ACCT

Creates the Small Business Asset Purchase Account Act. Provides that a small business in the State may open a small business asset purchase account at an eligible financial institution. Provides that funds from a small business asset purchase account may be used only for specified eligible costs. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to 50% of the amount contributed during the taxable year to a small business asset purchase account. Creates a deduction of 100% of the interest earned on the account that is not included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Amends the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act to provide for penalties for amounts withdrawn that are not used for eligible costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50% tax deduction for small business contributions under Illinois Income Tax Act, providing direct tax relief for small businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tags Small Business

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3500: AOIC GRANTS-LEGAL DESERTS

Creates the Legal Deserts Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts may establish a program to provide grants or reimbursements to compensate an individual lawyer or law firms that relocate or open an office within a geographic area for the purpose of providing legal services to individuals residing within a legal desert. Provides that the grants or reimbursements may cover marketing expenses, compensation for an attorney or up to 2 attorneys per firm, or other eligible expenses identified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes grants for legal services subject to appropriation, funding a public service program through state budget allocations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3865: INC TX-WHOLESOME FOOD

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction in an amount equal to 25% of the amount of the federal tax credit received for a donation of apparently wholesome food. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 25% tax deduction for food donation donations, providing tax relief under Illinois Income Tax Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 4164: $STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds from General Revenue Fund to fund the State Appellate Defender's expenses, advancing budget allocation for essential legal services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds appellate defender office, ensuring defendant representation in appeals, protecting civil rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4952: PROP TX-VETERANS DISABILITY

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for the purpose of granting the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities, for taxable years 2025 and thereafter, if the veteran has a service connected disability of 60% or more, then the property is exempt from taxation under the Code (currently, if the veteran has a service connected disability of 70% or more, then the first $250,000 in equalized assessed value is exempt from taxation under the Code). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans with 60%+ disability (down from 70%), reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans - tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransLowers disability threshold from 70% to 60% for property tax exemption, expanding eligibility for veterans with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4133: $FY27 DGRE OCE

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $299M for Illinois Gaming Regulation's operations, directly funding a state agency's budget as part of fiscal year appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5718: $FY27 STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from General Revenue Fund to Office of State Appellate Defender, directly funding a public defense program within state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds state appellate defender office, ensuring legal representation for indigent defendants in appeals, supporting due process and defendant rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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