Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1961: $DEPT AGRIC-TECH

HB 1961 appropriates $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture. These funds are designated to cover the department's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund Department of Agriculture's FY2026 expenses, directly supporting state budget allocation for departmental operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2005: $ISU-TECH

House Bill 2005 proposes to appropriate two dollars from the state's General Revenue Fund. This funding is designated for Illinois State University. The money would cover the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for university expenses, directly supporting public education budget allocation within fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2040: $WIU-TECH

HB 2040 appropriates funds to Western Illinois University for its operational costs. Specifically, it allocates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to cover the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds ($2) for university operations, directly supporting public education funding within budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 from General Revenue to Western Illinois University for operational costs, directly funding higher education institutions as specified in the topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2001: $ILLINOIS POWER AGENCY-TECH

HB 2001 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Power Agency. This funding is designated for the agency's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue for Illinois Power Agency's expenses, directly funding a state program per budget allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HJRCA 21: CONAMEND-REVENUE

Proposes to amend the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that an additional income tax shall be imposed on individuals in an amount equal to 3% of the portion of the individual's net income that is greater than $1,000,000 for the taxable year. Provides that, of the revenue collected pursuant to those provisions, 50% shall be used to provide property tax relief and 50% shall be distributed to school districts solely on a per pupil basis. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 3% tax on high earners ($1M+), allocates 50% to property tax relief and 50% to schools per pupil, supporting fiscal responsibility and public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates 50% of new tax revenue to school districts via per-pupil funding, directly increasing education funding as specified in the bill's summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Illinois · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1700: FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT

Amends the Deposit of State Moneys Act and the Public Funds Investment Act. Provides that the State Treasurer or any public agency may consider the current and historical ratings that a financial institution has received under the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act when deciding whether to deposit State or public funds in that financial institution. Provides that, effective January 1, 2026, no State or public funds may be deposited in a financial institution subject to the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act unless either (i) the institution has a current rating of satisfactory or outstanding under the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act or (ii) the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has not yet completed its initial examination of the institution pursuant to the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state funds to institutions meeting CRA standards, promoting responsible fiscal management through targeted public fund allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Illinois · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 111: $FY 2027 BUDGET

House Bill 111 proposes to provide funding to the Department of Revenue. It appropriates $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to cover the department's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. This funding measure is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for Department of Revenue operations, funding essential fiscal management and tax collection functions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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in committee · Illinois · House May 29, 2026

HB 3070: FINANCE-CAPITAL DEV LOAN FUND

HB 3070 amends the State Finance Act to reverse a prior repeal of the Capital Development Board Revolving Fund, ensuring the fund remains active. This fund provides low-interest loans for state infrastructure and public facility projects, such as roads, schools, and community facilities. The change takes immediate effect, preventing the fund's termination and maintaining its current operation for eligible projects. The bill directly affects state agencies and local governments that access these loans for capital development needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReverses repeal of Capital Development Fund, maintaining low-interest loans for public infrastructure projects, thus supporting state budget allocations for essential facilities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill maintains low-interest loans for infrastructure projects including roads, ensuring continued funding for transportation infrastructure through the Capital Development Board Revolving Fund.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House May 26, 2026

HB 5040: LOCAL GOV-RESTRICTED FUNDS

Amends the State Comptroller Act. Prohibits the State Comptroller from withholding, offsetting, or otherwise applying against any debt any funds payable to a unit of local government if those funds are restricted for a specific purpose by federal or State law, county ordinance, or grant agreement. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts all funds, revenues, or accounts that are restricted by federal law, State, law, county ordinance, or grant agreement for a specific public purpose from garnishment, attachment, or any other legal process to satisfy a judgment or debt. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProtects restricted local government funds from being withheld, ensuring intended budget allocations remain intact for specific public purposes per statutory requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 4849: INC TAX-LAND PROTECTION

Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that taxpayers may apply to the Department of Natural Resources for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation to a conservation agency of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation to a conservation agency of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for conservation donations, reducing taxable income - direct tax relief under Illinois Income Tax Act.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for land conservation donations to protect natural resources, directly advancing environmental conservation through financial incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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