Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates the sum of $7,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Community Desk Chicago to support commercial real estate projects collectively owned by local residents and small businesses through a shared ownership model. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates the amount of $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund for costs associated with contingent and operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates the sum of $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Restaurant Association for all costs associated with workforce development and training. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for grants to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to expand the Human Exploitation Unit. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Appropriates the amount of $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Angelic Organics Learning Center, DBA Farmers Rising, for the purpose of costs associated with the purchase or maintenance, or both, of a truck, trailer, and other equipment for Farmers Rising’s Rockford mobile grocery store. Effective July 1, 2026.
Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2027, landowners may apply to the Department for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Specifies that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under the Act in any State fiscal year shall not exceed $7,500,000. Further provides that the amount of the credit that may be claimed by a landowner for any single qualified donation shall not exceed $500,000. Contains additional provisions concerning allocation of the credit by the Department of Natural Resources and other powers of the Department of Natural Resources, allowable credit use, the Illinois Land Protection Tax Credit, legislative findings, and other related matters. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Establishes the Illinois Baby Bond Trust. Provides that the State Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt, maintenance, administration, investing, and disbursements of moneys from the trust. Sets forth additional provisions concerning the deposit and distribution of moneys in the trust. Provides that, upon the birth of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer shall transfer $5,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the trust to be credited toward the accounting of the designated beneficiary. Provides that, upon a designated beneficiary's eighteenth birthday, if the beneficiary is a resident of the State, the beneficiary shall become eligible to receive the total sum of the accounting to be used for a qualified expense. Defines "qualified expense" as an expenditure associated with: (i) education of a designated beneficiary; (ii) ownership of a home by a designated beneficiary; (iii) ownership of a business by a designated beneficiary; or (iv) any investment in financial assets or personal capital that provides long-term gains to wages or wealth. Effective January 1, 2029.
Appropriates $1,000,000, or so much of that amount as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for payment to McLean County for all costs associated with providing behavioral and mental health treatment and services in the county. Effective July 1, 2026.
