Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4869: INC TX-LOCAL MEDIA

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a qualified small business may apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for an income tax credit in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for qualified advertising with a local news organization. Provides that the credit may not exceed $2,500 per eligible taxpayer in any taxable year. Provides that the aggregate amount of all tax credits awarded by the Department under the amendatory Act in any calendar year may not exceed $3,000,000. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for small businesses on local media advertising, reducing taxable income and supporting local news funding through fiscal relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 3986: MOTOR FUEL-CPI ADJUSTMENT

SB 3986 stops a scheduled July 1, 2026 increase to Illinois' motor fuel tax that would have been triggered by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This bill directly affects motor fuel retailers and consumers by preventing a tax hike that would have automatically occurred based on inflation. The key provision amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law to specifically exclude the July 1, 2026 CPI adjustment, effective immediately upon enactment. The change halts an automatic annual tax increase mechanism tied to inflation data.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents a scheduled motor fuel tax increase, providing tax relief to consumers and retailers by halting an automatic inflation-linked hike.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill halts automatic motor fuel tax increase tied to CPI, preventing additional transportation infrastructure funding. Directly restricts revenue stream for transportation projects.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 13, 2026

SB 3848: INC TX-INSURANCE DEDUCTION

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the difference between (i) the homeowner's insurance premiums paid on the taxpayer's principal residence during the calendar year that begins during the taxable year for which the deduction is claimed and (ii) the homeowner's insurance premiums paid on the taxpayer's principal residence during the immediately preceding calendar year. Provides that the deduction applies only if the taxpayer has the same principal residence for the entirety of the current taxable year and the immediately preceding taxable year. Provides that, if 2 or more taxpayers are liable for the payment of homeowner's insurance on the same residence during a taxable year, only one such taxpayer may claim a deduction for that single property. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a tax deduction reducing taxable income for homeowners with rising insurance premiums, providing direct tax relief under Illinois Income Tax Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4087: $FY27 BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Appropriates $37,204,600 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements for the 2027 fiscal year. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements. Appropriates $4,973,500 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund to the State Board of Elections for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $11,661,100 from the Help Illinois Vote Fund to the State Board of Elections for implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $54.8M from state funds to fund State Board of Elections operations, directly advancing budget allocation for essential government services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 3796: REVENUE-CREDITS-DEDUCTIONS

Amends the Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that certain credits related to high impact businesses do not apply on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a construction jobs credit does not apply for taxable years ending on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a high impact business construction jobs credit does not apply for taxable years ending on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Makes changes concerning the business interest deduction. Creates an addition modification for the federal deduction for domestic research or experimental expenditures. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Makes changes concerning incentives for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and biodiesel blends. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes business tax credits (construction jobs, high impact businesses), increasing state revenue and closing tax loopholes per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5169: $DHS-SENIOR HOME PRESERVATION

Appropriates $22,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Development of Human Services for grants to municipalities or counties under the Senior Home Preservation Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $22M from General Revenue for Senior Home Preservation grants, directly funding a public service program under human services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates $22M for Senior Home Preservation grants, directly funding housing stability for seniors under a dedicated program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Property Development

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5677: $FY27 SERS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Employees' Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $2,018,336,320.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.02B from General Funds to fund SERS retirement system, directly advancing state budget appropriations for essential public employee benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5634: $FY27 DNR OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $97,945,800; Other State Funds $479,723,783; Federal Funds $51,126,622; Total $628,796,205.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $628M in state/federal funds to DNR for FY27, directly supporting budgetary appropriations without cuts or tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $628M to DNR for natural resource management, directly funding environmental protection and conservation operations without restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4111: $FY27 ISP OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Police for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $477,708,200; Other State Funds $460,651,300; Federal Funds $60,000,000; Total $998,359,500.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $998M for Illinois State Police operations, funding essential public safety program per appropriation language.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5237: LOCAL GOV-PREEMPT TAX

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that neither a county nor a municipality may impose a tax on businesses calculated based on the number of employees of the business. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits local governments from imposing employee-based business taxes, restricting a potential tax source under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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