Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3638: COOK CTY-LOC GOV PAYMENTS

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, if Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts the proceeds of property taxes imposed by the taxing districts that Cook County is required to collect from taxpayers and distribute to the taxing districts, then Cook County shall reimburse the taxing districts for (i) the interest that the taxing districts would have earned from keeping the proceeds of property taxes in reserves and (ii) the interest that taxing districts paid on debts incurred because Cook County is delinquent in distributing property tax proceeds to taxing districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures Cook County reimburses taxing districts for lost interest on delayed property tax distributions, promoting fiscal accountability in tax handling.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House May 15, 2026

HB 5520: FINANCE-988 TRUST FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, if the federal government discontinues, suspends, or limits specialized crisis services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority youth and young adults available through the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Department of Human Services may use moneys in the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund to provide for those discontinued, suspended, or limited specialized crisis services for the duration of the discontinuation, suspension, or limitation. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill uses existing trust fund moneys to maintain essential crisis services if federal funding stops, protecting program continuity through fiscal management.85% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5688: $FY27 WIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Western Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $59,116,600; Other State Funds $10,000; Total $59,126,600.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $59.1M in state funds to Western Illinois University, directly supporting public education budgeting through specific appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $59.1M in state funds for Western Illinois University's operations, directly funding higher education infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 4007: INC TX-BEEKEEPERS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that any individual or entity that engages in beekeeping at a qualified beekeeping property during the taxable year shall be entitled to an income tax credit equal to the lesser of 100% of the liability insurance premiums paid by that individual or entity during the taxable year in connection with the qualified beekeeping property or $1,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for beekeeping insurance premiums, reducing tax liability for qualifying individuals under Illinois Income Tax Act.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for beekeeping insurance supports pollinator conservation, a natural resource protection measure. Indirect environmental benefit via ecosystem health, though not explicit.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 4072: $SIU-ADVANCED ENERGY INSTITUTE

Appropriates $750,000 to Southern Illinois University for use by the Advanced Energy Institute for grants, operations, and other purposes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $750,000 for university program funding, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $750,000 to SIU's Advanced Energy Institute for grants/operations, directly funding higher education programs per Education topic description.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds Advanced Energy Institute at SIU for grants/operations, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure development and renewable energy research.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4827: $DHS-COMMUNITY HOUSING

Appropriates $40,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to provide on-going housing assistance for persons needing affordable housing in order to transition into less restrictive community housing from a long-term care facility regulated under Title 77, 59, or 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $40M from General Revenue Fund to fund affordable housing assistance, advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $40M for affordable housing assistance to transition residents from long-term care to community housing, directly funding housing programs as per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Affordable Housing

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5362: $ISBE-ACT NOW GRANTS

Appropriates $20,000,000 to the State Board of Education for the purpose of providing a grant for to Afterschool for Children and Teens Now (ACT Now) Coalition to support full-service community schools. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M for public education grants, increasing state funding for community schools under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $20M for after-school grants to support full-service community schools, expanding student access to educational programs.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3165: $DHS-HOUSING RECOVERY PROGRAM

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the Housing is Recovery Program to support rental assistance for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges who are experiencing homelessness. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M from General Revenue Fund for housing assistance program, directly funding essential public service under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds housing assistance for mental health/substance use recovery, directly supporting access to care for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates $10M for rental assistance to homeless individuals with mental health/substance use challenges, directly addressing homelessness through housing support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Mental Health Substance Abuse Homelessness Renters

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4096: $FY27 DJJ OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Juvenile Justice for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $174,906,100; Other State Funds $15,500,000; Total $190,406,100.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $190.4M to Juvenile Justice department, directly funding a state program through budget appropriations per fiscal year.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $190M to Juvenile Justice operations, directly funding a key criminal justice agency without restrictions or cuts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 4032: $DCEO-BCOE

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Black Contractors, Owners, and Executives to expand the organization statewide to help black business owners grow their businesses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M from General Revenue Fund to fund Black business program, directly advancing state budget allocation for economic support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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