Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3944: USE/OCC TX-SOLAR PANELS

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, tangible personal property that is purchased for the improvement of residential or nonresidential real estate by the installation of a solar energy system that is primarily used to provide electricity to the premises is exempt from taxation under the Acts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for solar panel installations, offering direct tax relief under state tax acts, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts solar energy system installations from taxes, directly incentivizing renewable energy adoption per the bill's tax exemption for solar panels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Solar

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 5080: INC TAX-CHILD CARE

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the tax credit for employee child care shall be (i) 30% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees and (ii) 10% (currently, 5%) of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer in providing the child care facility for the children of its employees. Creates an income tax credit for corporate taxpayers that are qualified small businesses in an amount equal to 10% of the federal tax credit claimed by the taxpayer for the taxable year for qualified child care expenditures. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases corporate tax credits for child care expenses, providing tax relief to businesses under Illinois tax law.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits for employers offering child care, supporting working parents' employment stability and reducing work-life conflict - a direct benefit to employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5673: $FY27 PPB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Procurement Policy Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $587,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $587k from General Funds to Procurement Policy Board, directly funding a state entity's operations per fiscal appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3635: MOTOR FUEL-GRADE CROSSING

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that the monthly amount transferred from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Grade Crossing Protection Fund shall be increased in each fiscal year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the most recent 12-month period for which data is available on July 1 of the fiscal year for which the monthly grade crossing protection amount is calculated. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding to Grade Crossing Protection Fund based on CPI, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustained program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases funding for grade crossing protection (transportation infrastructure safety) via CPI-adjusted Motor Fuel Tax Fund transfer, ensuring sustained project funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3227: NITROGEN REDUCTION INCENTIVE

Creates the Nitrogen Reduction Program Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture shall, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts in the State, develop a nitrogen reduction incentive program by January 1, 2027 for the purpose of addressing water quality issues. Provides that the program will include a per-acre payment rate of not less than $5 per acre. Provides that crop management records collected from farmers shall be considered confidential. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for nitrogen reduction program via $5/acre payments, requiring budget appropriation. Aligns with funding essential environmental programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates nitrogen reduction program to address water quality issues via $5/acre incentives, directly reducing agricultural pollution and protecting water resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5692: $FY27 PTAB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Property Tax Appeal Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $13,833,400.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $13.8M in state funds for Property Tax Appeal Board operations, supporting tax dispute resolution and fiscal management within budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4131: $FY27 PPB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Procurement Policy Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $587,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $587k from General Funds for Procurement Policy Board operations, directly funding state budget execution per appropriation language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 4005: PROP TX-WIND AND SOLAR-REPEAL

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that provisions concerning the valuation of commercial solar energy systems and wind energy devices apply only through taxable year 2026. Repeals those provisions on January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax exemptions for commercial solar/wind energy systems, increasing property tax revenue by removing valuation benefits effective 2028.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals tax incentives for commercial solar/wind systems (effective 2028), removing financial support for renewable energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals tax incentives for solar/wind energy systems, removing financial support for renewable adoption and weakening clean energy promotion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Solar Wind

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in committee · Illinois · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5611: EDUCATION PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Amends the Budget Stabilization Act. Provides additional scheduled transfers to the Pension Stabilization Fund, sets termination conditions, and clarifies allocation and applicability of payments. Amends the School Code. Establishes a property tax relief grant program for school districts beginning in Fiscal Year 2030, funded from the Education Property Tax Relief Fund. Makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes property tax relief fund for school districts, directly providing tax relief through a dedicated funding mechanism per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes property tax relief grants for school districts via dedicated fund, increasing funding access and reducing financial burden on schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Property Tax School Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5273: $DCEO-JTED

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Job Training and Economic Development program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M from General Revenue Fund to fund job training grants, advancing budget allocation for economic development programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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