Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

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 · 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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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 · 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 4093: $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 FY27, directly funding essential state services through budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4143: $FY27 SPMB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Police Merit Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $2,432,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.4M in state funds for State Police Merit Board operations, directly advancing budget allocation for a state agency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 5433: PROP TX-CIRCUIT BREAKER

Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act. Provides that an individual: (i) who is domiciled in this State; (ii) who is eligible for and receives either the general homestead exemption or the general alternative homestead exemption; (iii) who has experienced property tax bill spikes; and (iv) who has an income that meets a specified income eligibility limitation is eligible for a grant of a portion of the person's property tax bill spike. Provides that the maximum amount of grant to which a claimant is entitled is 50% of the claimant's tax bill spike. Creates the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of making grants to claimants. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for eligible homeowners with bill spikes, reducing tax burden per income criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget Tax Incentives

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4104: $FY27 LABOR OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Labor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $14,822,800; Other State Funds $6,250,000; Federal Funds $6,400,000; Total $27,472,800.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $27.47M to Department of Labor for FY27, directly funding state government operations under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $27.47M to Department of Labor for FY27, funding core labor enforcement and employment services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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