Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 2763: INC TX-ACA PREMIUMS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year as monthly premiums for a health insurance plan bought through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, plus an amount equal to the qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for ACA premiums and medical expenses, reducing taxable income for eligible taxpayers - direct tax relief for middle/lower income individuals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax deduction for ACA premiums and out-of-pocket medical expenses, reducing cost burden and encouraging coverage under ACA healthcare marketplace.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Insurance

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2744: INC TX-EMPLOYMENT DISABILITIES

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer who employs a person with a developmental disability or a severe mental illness, as certified by the Department of Human Services, during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of the wages paid by the taxpayer to the person with a developmental disability or severe mental illness, but not to exceed $6,000 in wages paid during the taxable year to any single qualified employee. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 25% income tax credit for wages paid to disabled workers, reducing employer tax burden to incentivize hiring and support workforce inclusion.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit to employers hiring workers with disabilities, incentivizing employment and supporting workforce inclusion for protected groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4232: VETERAN REGISTRATION FEES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2026 registration year, the standard registration fee for passenger motor vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds shall be $100 for any Illinois vehicle owner who has been issued a drivers license with a veteran's designation. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $100 fee reduction for veterans under vehicle registration, offering targeted tax relief. Directly lowers revenue collection for a specific group, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reduces vehicle registration fees to $100 for veterans with designated licenses, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans under state vehicle code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Veteran Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4632: $ISAC-NURSE ED LOAN REPAY PROG

HB 4632 appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to fund the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program. This program directly helps Illinois nurse educators who teach in nursing programs by repaying their qualifying student loans. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, to support these educators in the state's healthcare workforce. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements beyond the allocated resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $500k from General Revenue to fund nurse educator loan repayments, directly supporting healthcare workforce development through state funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds nurse educators' student loan repayment, directly supporting educators in higher education (nursing programs) per topic description.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds nurse educator loan repayment program ($500k) to strengthen healthcare workforce by retaining educators in nursing programs, directly supporting healthcare workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds nurse educator loan repayment, directly supporting healthcare workforce retention and reducing financial barriers for educators in nursing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Teachers Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4635: $IDPH-NURSING ED SCHOLARSHIPS

HB 4635 appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to fund nursing education scholarships. This bill directly affects nursing students in Illinois by providing financial support for their education. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, and the bill specifies no additional eligibility requirements or program details beyond the appropriation amount and effective date. As a funding measure, it does not create new regulations or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Revenue Fund for nursing scholarships, directly increasing state funding for education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds nursing education scholarships, directly supporting higher education access and student financial aid through state appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education scholarships through IDPH, directly increasing healthcare workforce development funding per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Public Health

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2780: $CMS-AI PROCUREMENT

Appropriates the amount of $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Central Management Services for the purpose of making a grant to Amp AI, doing business as Nozma, to conduct a procurement modernization and artificial intelligence pilot program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250k from General Revenue for government procurement modernization pilot, directly managing state funds for fiscal efficiency.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $250k AI pilot program for procurement modernization, explicitly advancing AI technology development through public grant allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Revenue Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4603: $IHDA-1ST GEN HOMEBUYER ASSIST

Appropriates $50,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the purpose of depositing into the First-Generation Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Fund to provide down payments and closing costs assistance to eligible first-generation homebuyers, and other administrative expenses under the First-Generation Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $50M from General Revenue Fund to fund down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, advancing housing affordability through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $50M for first-gen homebuyers' down payment assistance, directly funding affordable housing access through administrative program support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Homeownership Property Development

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2847: $SAFER PATHWAYS

Appropriates the sum of $2,100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for a grant to Safer Pathways to support the Supportive Reentry Network Collaborative. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.1M from General Revenue Fund to fund a public service program (Supportive Reentry Network), directly advancing state budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Safer Pathways' Supportive Reentry Network Collaborative to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation programs, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $2.1M to Department of Healthcare for Safer Pathways' Supportive Reentry Network Collaborative, directly funding public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Probation & Parole

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Aug 14, 2026

SB 2981: CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND

Creates the Climate Change Superfund Act. Creates the Illinois Climate Change Superfund as a special fund in the State treasury. Requires at least 40% of the Fund to be spent on projects that directly benefit disadvantaged communities facing climate change impacts. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules within one year, including regarding the apportionment of liability for climate change for payments into the Fund by responsible parties, regarding qualifying expenditures from the Fund, and regarding an Illinois Climate Change Superfund Program. Requires the Agency to establish procedures to challenge its determinations of liability for climate change and provides for judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. Makes findings. Defines terms. Provides that the Act is severable. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a state treasury fund requiring 40% allocation to climate projects in disadvantaged communities, directly funding environmental programs through budgetary mechanisms.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates Climate Change Superfund directing 40% to climate-impacted communities, funding clean energy infrastructure projects aligned with climate goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Climate Change Superfund requiring 40% funding for disadvantaged communities facing climate impacts, directs EPA to adopt liability rules for climate-related projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2982: $DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS

Appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of expanding education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions and supporting small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $700,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund employee ownership education and small business support program, directly advancing fiscal management through targeted program funding.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds employee ownership transitions via education/outreach, advancing worker ownership rights and business succession models.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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