Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4157: $FY27 SURS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $2,127,851,648; Other State Funds $250,000,000; Total $2,377,851,648.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.37B for State Universities Retirement System funding, directly supporting budget appropriations for essential public program management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4113: $FY27 DVA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $123,805,089; Other State Funds $131,666,257; Federal Funds $2,691,400; Total $258,162,746.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $258M in state/federal funds for VA operations, directly advancing budget appropriations for a state agency without tax implications or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $258M to VA for fiscal year 2026, directly funding veterans' healthcare services under public health programs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $258M for DVA operations, directly funding veterans' services and programs through state/federal appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 4051: $DHS-FCS

Appropriates $750,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for Family and Community Services and related distributive purposes, including a grant to Southern Illinois University Rural Health and Mental Health Support for a services to Farm Owners.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $750k from General Revenue Fund to DHS for Family Services and Rural Health grant, directly funding public services per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $750k for rural mental health services grant to SIU, directly funding healthcare access and mental health support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Mental Health

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4123: $FY27 EPA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $536,333,587; Federal Funds $127,209,103; Total $663,542,690.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $663M for EPA operations via state/federal funds, directly funding government environmental programs as part of fiscal budgeting.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds EPA for environmental protection with $663M allocation, directly supporting regulatory enforcement and conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5720: $FY27 SECRETARY OF STATE

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for Secretary of State's ordinary expenses, a routine budgetary action supporting government spending as a core aspect of fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 3441: FRANCHISE TAX-REPEAL

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that, in the case of a domestic or foreign corporation, no payment is required for a franchise tax that would have been due and payable on and after January 1, 2029. Provides that all amounts remaining in the Corporate Franchise Tax Refund Fund shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund no later than December 31, 2030. Makes changes in provisions concerning the statute of limitations. Repeals provisions concerning franchise taxes payable by domestic and foreign corporations on January 1, 2030. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals corporate franchise tax starting 2029, reducing government revenue. Transfers existing funds but primarily weakens tax collection, aligning with OPPOSE stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 5123: INC TX-PROP TX CREDIT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, if the amount of the credit for residential real property taxes exceeds the taxpayer's liability, that amount shall be refunded if the taxpayer is 65 years or older and has a federal adjusted gross income of not more than $50,000. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provision. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable property tax credit for seniors with low income ($50k AGI), offering targeted tax relief to lower-income residents under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 7, 2026

SB 3661: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FUND

Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Provides that for all funds in the State treasury established to provide funding for the administration and operation of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's responsibilities, interest earned by the investment or deposit of moneys accumulated in the funds shall be deposited into the respective fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects interest earnings to emergency management fund, increasing available resources without new appropriations or tax changes.85% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 5246: PENCD-TRS-DEFINED CONTRIBUTION

Amends the General Provisions and Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a person who first becomes a member on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act who (i) is at least 50 years of age and (ii) does not have any service credit in the System or any other reciprocal System may elect to participate in the defined contribution benefit in lieu of participation in the defined benefit plan under the Article. Provides that the member shall contribute an amount equal to 7.5% of the member's pre-tax salary to the member's defined contribution account. Provides that, in addition, the employer shall contribute 6% of the member's pre-tax salary to the defined contribution account. Provides that a person who participates in the defined contribution plan in lieu of the defined benefit plan may not establish any service credit in the System. Provides that any benefit increase that results from the amendatory Act is excluded from the definition of "new benefit increase". Makes conforming changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends pension code to reduce state pension liabilities by shifting to defined contribution, promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5675: $FY27 ISBE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $10,720,733,500; Other State Funds $93,575,900; Federal Funds $4,398,349,500; Total $15,212,658,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15.21B in state/federal funds to Illinois State Board of Education, directly advancing public education budgeting and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $15.2B in state/federal funds to Illinois State Board of Education for FY27, directly supporting educational operations and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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