Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4634: $ISAC-SPECIAL ED TEACH TUITION

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to fund the Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program and make grants to reimburse universities for unfunded liabilities related to the Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M to fund special education teacher program, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $1M to fund special education teacher tuition waivers and reimburse universities, directly supporting teacher recruitment/retention through financial aid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Special Education Teachers

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 4554: CONVERSION THERAPY-NO FUNDING

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the State shall not expend or invest any public funds in any organization, nonprofit organization, religious organization, or any other entity to be used for conversion therapy. Provides that the State shall not enter into any contract for the provision of conversion therapy. Provides that any contract entered into or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act that is used or will be used for conversion therapy shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. Defines "conversion therapy".

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAmends State Finance Act to prohibit public funds for conversion therapy, explicitly defunding a specific service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits public funding for conversion therapy, protecting patients from harmful mental health practices within healthcare.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jan 13, 2026

SR 546: ACA SUBSIDIES-EXTEND

Urges the United States Congress to enact a one-year extension of ACA subsidies through December 31, 2026, with enhanced oversight mechanisms to combat the estimated $25 billion in annual fraud, including stricter verification processes for enrollments and penalties for fraudulent activities. Urges Congress to include a clause in the extension legislation stipulating that, if comprehensive ACA reforms are not enacted by December 31, 2026, all members of Congress and the United States Senate shall forfeit their government health plan subsidies effective January 1, 2027, thereby aligning their incentives with those of the taxpayers who fund over 75% of their premiums.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends ACA subsidies (funding essential healthcare programs) with fraud safeguards, aligning with fiscal responsibility and protecting lower-income access to healthcare.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends ACA subsidies through 2026, maintaining health coverage funding. Fraud prevention is procedural, not reduction-focused, aligning with 'funds' and 'protects' healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends ACA subsidies providing health insurance access to workers, a core employment benefit that strengthens worker well-being and economic security. Fraud measures maintain program integrity but don't alter the supportive intent toward employme...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4320: PROP TX-EXTENSIONS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2027, no taxing district may levy a tax on any parcel of real property that is more than 103% of the base amount unless (i) the increase is attributable to substantial improvements to the property, (ii) the taxing district did not levy a tax against the property in the previous taxable year, or (iii) the increase is attributable to a special service area. Provides that "base amount" means the tax levied by the taxing district on the subject property in the immediately preceding taxable year, except that, if the property received a homestead exemption in the immediately preceding taxable year and is not eligible for that exemption in the current taxable year, then the base amount shall be the tax that would have been levied by the taxing district on the subject property in the immediately preceding taxable year if the homestead exemption had not been applied. Provides that a taxing district may elect to be exempt from those provisions for one or more taxable years if the exemption is approved by referendum. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts property tax increases above 103% of base amount, limiting tax levies per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2865: REIMBURSE COUNTIES-PRETRIAL

Amends the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Provides that the Division of Probation Services shall reimburse the county or counties for 100% of the salary for all probation officer and supervisor positions approved for reimbursement by the division to meet pretrial services programs and specialty court programs. Provides that for the remaining probation officer positions engaged in basic services and new or expanded services approved of the total statewide number as of July 1, 2023, beginning on July 1, 2027, 20% of that number shall be transferred to those requiring 100% salary reimbursement. Each subsequent July 1, another 20% of the July 1, 2023 population shall also be transferred under described circumstances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state reimbursement to counties for probation officer salaries, directing state funds to cover county expenses for pretrial services programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds pretrial services and specialty court programs via full reimbursement, supporting criminal justice reform by reducing pretrial detention and expanding alternatives to incarceration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2917: PROCUREMENT-TASK FORCE

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that each State purchasing agency shall submit a procurement reform report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Creates the Reforming State Procurement Task Force. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall conduct public hearings to review and take testimony on the reports filed by the State purchasing agencies. Provides that the Task Force shall submit certain reports. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates procurement task force to review spending practices, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4626: PROP TX-HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the amount of the general homestead exemption is the sum of: (i) $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, $8,000 in counties that are contiguous to a county of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, and $6,000 in all other counties; plus (ii) the difference between the equalized assessed value for the property in the current taxable year and the equalized assessed value for the property in the base year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemption amounts, reducing property tax burden for homeowners in specified counties, providing direct tax relief per Property Tax Code amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 4344: USE/OCC TX-HOLIDAY

Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates sales tax holiday periods for clothing, school supplies, diapers, wipes, and hygiene products. Provides that the sales tax periods shall run from January 1 through January 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter and from August 1 through August 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter. Requires retailers to clearly label sales tax holiday items as such in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Revenue. Requires the Department of Revenue to establish a public awareness campaign in connection with the sales tax holiday program. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates annual sales tax holidays on essential items (clothing, school supplies), providing temporary tax relief for lower-income families during specified periods.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax holiday on school supplies reduces family costs, improving access to educational materials without direct school funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4525: $ISBE-LAKE COUNTY TECH CAMPUS

HB 4525 appropriates $430,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for distribution to Lake County Tech Campus to cover its operational expenses. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, directly supports the campus's day-to-day operations like staffing, utilities, and facility maintenance. The bill does not create new policies or alter existing laws - it solely allocates state funds for the campus's operational needs. The State Board of Education will manage the distribution of these funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $430k from General Revenue for operational funding of public education campus, directly supporting state budget allocation for essential services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $430k for Lake County Tech Campus operational costs, directly funding day-to-day school operations per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2851: $DCEO-ROSALIND FRANKLIN

Reappropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science for costs associated with the Community Care Connection (CCC) Mobile Health Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReappropriates $1M from General Revenue Fund to fund mobile health program, increasing public service funding within state budget.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1M grant to Rosalind Franklin University's mobile health program, enhancing community healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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