Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House May 14, 2026

HB 5725: $DHS-TASC MENTAL HLTH CENTER

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities to support its pursuit of certification as a Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund mental health center certification, directly increasing funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $500,000 to fund mental health center certification, directly increasing healthcare funding and supporting mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Mental Health

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 4172: $BD HIGHER ED-BRIDGE PROGRAM

Appropriates $10,000,000 to the Board of Higher Education for the administration and distribution of grants to public universities for the implementation of the Bridge Program for Underrepresented Students Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M to fund higher education bridge program for underrepresented students, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $10M to fund Bridge Program grants for underrepresented students, expanding educational access and supporting higher education initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 4173: $ISBE-COMMUNITY LEARN CENTERS

Sets forth findings and certain requirements. Appropriates $50,000,000 to the State Board of Education for the purpose of providing grants for community learning centers to support afterschool programs and community schools. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $50M to fund community learning centers and afterschool programs, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M for community learning centers and afterschool programs, directly funding educational access and student support services.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 4171: $IDOA-ALT PROTEIN RESEARCH

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Illinois public institutions of higher education for research and development focused on alternative protein research. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M to fund alternative protein research through grants to public institutions, directly supporting state budget allocation for research and development.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House May 18, 2026

HB 5728: $U OF I-EXTENSION PROGRAM

Appropriates $20,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the purpose of increasing the extension service trust fund allocation for the University of Illinois Extension program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20M to fund University of Illinois Extension program, directly increasing government spending for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $20M to University of Illinois Extension program, directly funding educational services and expanding access to educational resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 4183: $YOUTH GUIDANCE

This bill allocates $5 million from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to provide a grant to Youth Guidance. The funding is designated to cover contingent and operational expenses for the organization starting July 1, 2026. The legislation is a straightforward appropriations measure that directs state money to a specific nonprofit entity without additional policy requirements. It does not create new programs or change existing laws, but simply authorizes the expenditure of funds for Youth Guidance's operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5 million state funding to Youth Guidance for operational expenses, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 5727: $HIGHWAY CAMERA SYSTEMS

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Road Fund to the Illinois State Police for installation and maintenance of camera systems under the Expressway Camera Act and for associated telecommunications costs and camera warranties. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M from Road Fund for highway camera systems, directly funding public safety infrastructure and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $10M for highway camera systems to enhance transportation safety and infrastructure monitoring.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5732: $DCEO-YMCA

Appropriates $3,500,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois for the costs associated with the purchase of a building and other capital improvements. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $3.5M from state funds to support YMCA building purchase and capital improvements, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.90% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 742: URGES-MCAT FUNDING

Urges full, sustainable funding for Mandated Categoricals (MCATs), as well as greater transparency and predictability in MCAT funding levels. Urges all future education funding discussions to account for the cumulative impact of underfunded categoricals, particularly transportation and special education costs borne disproportionately by districts. Encourages school districts to respectfully urge legislators to ensure Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) in conjunction with MCATs ensure an equitable approach to education funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill advocates for increased and sustainable funding for education programs (MCATs), promoting fiscal support for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill urges full sustainable funding for MCATs and calls for equitable education funding, directly supporting K-12 school financial stability and resource allocation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Special Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5082: $LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Lead Poisoning Screening, Prevention, and Abatement Fund and $90,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Environmental Protection Agency for grants to municipalities to replace lead service lines. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100M from state funds to replace lead pipes, funding a public health initiative essential for community safety and environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds lead pipe replacement to reduce water pollution and protect public health, directly advancing environmental protection through pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Drinking Water

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