Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3886: $DPH-SCREEN ILLINOIS INITIATIV

Appropriates $12,000,000 or so much of that amount as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for operational expenses associated with the administration of the Screen Illinois Initiative. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $12M from General Revenue for Screen Illinois Initiative operational expenses, funding public health program under budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $12M from General Revenue to fund operational expenses of the Screen Illinois public health initiative, directly advancing public health program funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Public Health

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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 3539: INC TAX-MANUFACTURING

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to 10% of the manufacturing capital expenditures incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year or, if the taxpayer is located in a rural or economically challenged area, 15% of those expenditures. Provides that the total amount of credits awarded under these provisions may not exceed $10,000,000 for any particular taxpayer in any taxable year, except that, if the capital investment is made in a rural or economically challenged area, then the maximum amount awarded for any particular taxpayer in any taxable year shall be $20,000,000. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 10-15% tax credit on manufacturing capital expenditures, reducing tax liability for businesses. Direct tax incentive alignates with fiscal support for economic growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3791: INC TX-INNOVATION CREDIT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer shall be allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 1.3% of the qualified research expenses made by the taxpayer in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer is not required to have obtained a research and development credit with respect to his or her federal income taxes to qualify for the Illinois research and development credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 1.3% income tax credit for R&D expenses, reducing business tax burden to incentivize innovation and economic development within state fiscal framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5632: $FY27 DCFS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Children and Family Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $1,668,497,400; Other State Funds $826,507,600; Federal Funds $15,816,600; Total $2,510,821,600.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5B to DCFS for essential child welfare services, directly funding a public program under state budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5665: $FY27 LCC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Liquor Control Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $13,876,400.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $13.8M in state funds for Liquor Control Commission operations, directly funding a state agency's budget.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3158: PROP TX-PROBATE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that no interest or penalties shall be imposed with respect to property that is included in a decedent's probate estate at the time of a delinquency if the representative of the decedent's estate applies with the county treasurer for a waiver of those amounts and is granted that waiver. Provides that the waiver shall apply beginning on the date of the decedent's death until the earlier of either: (i) the date on which the property is sold, transferred, or conveyed or (ii) the date on which the estate is closed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax penalty/interest waiver for probate estates, offering targeted tax relief per Property Tax Code amendment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 3619: INC TX-HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for a qualified employer who makes a qualified contribution toward a health reimbursement arrangement for the qualified taxpayer's employees. Provides that the amount of the credit is $400 per covered employee in the first taxable year and $200 per covered employee in the second taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for employers, reducing business tax liability and incentivizing health benefits coverage per employees.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax credit for employers providing health reimbursement arrangements, expanding employee health insurance access through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax credit for employer health benefits, incentivizing expanded employee health coverage under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Insurance

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5641: $FY27 DOI OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Insurance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $172,345,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $172M for DOI expenses, directly funding a state agency's operations, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4154: $FY27 U OF I

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the University of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $736,484,400; Other State Funds $10,240,800; Total $746,725,200.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $746 million in state funds to University of Illinois for FY27, directly funding public education through budget appropriations.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $746M to University of Illinois for FY27, directly funding higher education operations per appropriation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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