Budget & Taxes

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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passed · Illinois · House Jun 1, 2026

HR 946: SUPPORT-HIGH SPEED RAIL ACT

Expresses strong support for the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026 and commends Illinois congressional delegation members for their leadership as original cosponsors of this landmark legislation. Urges the United States Congress to advance and pass the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026 and to ensure that any federal surface transportation reauthorization package includes substantial, dedicated funding for high-speed and higher-speed rail development nationwide. Calls upon the Trump administration to include robust funding for high-speed rail in its federal budget proposals. Affirms support for the ongoing work of the Illinois High Speed Rail Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation in developing a statewide high-speed rail plan. Recognizes this state-level planning effort represents the kind of serious groundwork that merits strong federal investment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges Congress to pass legislation including substantial, dedicated funding for high-speed rail, indicating support for increased government spending on infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyHigh-speed rail is a clean energy transportation mode that reduces fossil fuel dependence; the bill advocates for its funding and development.70% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentHigh-speed rail reduces reliance on cars and flights, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable transportation.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly urges Congress to pass high-speed rail legislation and include dedicated funding for rail development, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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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passed · Illinois · House May 22, 2026

HB 3323: DEPT OF AG-LOCAL FARM-MOTHER

Requires the Department of Agriculture to create a grant program to award grants of up to $250,000, subject to appropriation, to cover the costs and labor of any qualified applicant farmer to distribute healthy, free food to expectant mothers in need who reside in the same county or in a municipality within 20 miles of the farmer's farm, with certain requirements. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state-funded grant program (subject to appropriation) for food distribution to expectant mothers, directly allocating public funds to a social service program.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House May 22, 2026

HB 4157: SR CITIZEN INCOME ELIGIBILITY

Amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. Changes the income eligibility levels used to determine eligibility for reduced vehicle registration fees for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax relief eligibility to adjust income thresholds for seniors/disabled, providing targeted property tax-related vehicle fee reductions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House May 7, 2026

HB 4921: MUNI CD-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may license and regulate all commercial operations within the municipality's boundaries, whether for profit or not for profit, but may not impose any tax upon their operations except as otherwise authorized by law. Limits the definition of "commercial operations" to exclude agritourism operations, agricultural properties, agribusinesses, agritourism activities, agricultural experiences, and pollution control facilities.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits municipalities from imposing taxes on commercial operations (excluding agriculture), restricting local tax authority and limiting potential revenue sources for municipal budgets.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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