Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5065: FILM TAX CREDIT-PRODUCTIONS

Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that a pre-Broadway production must have a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City no later than 18 months after its Illinois presentation (currently, must have a goal of having a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City after its Illinois presentation). Provides that, if, in any State fiscal year, less than $2,000,000 in credits are awarded for long-run productions and pre-Broadway productions under the Act, then the difference between $2,000,000 and the amount of credits awarded for long-run productions and pre-Broadway productions in that fiscal year may be added to the $2,000,000 in credits allowed to be awarded for commercial Broadway touring shows in that State fiscal year. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset of the live theater production credit until January 1, 2039 (currently, January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax credit program for film productions, expanding eligibility criteria to increase tax relief for industry, directly impacting state tax revenue and budget allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2686: REVENUE-LOCAL DISTRIBUTIONS

Amends the State Finance Act and the State Revenue Sharing Act. Provides that certain provisions concerning distributions from the State and Local Sales Tax Reform Fund and from the Local Government Distributive Fund constitute an irrevocable and continuing appropriation. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates irrevocable appropriations from state tax funds to local governments, securing ongoing funding distributions without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1885: FINANCE-LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that transfers among line item appropriations to a State agency from the same State treasury fund shall not exceed 1% of the aggregate amount appropriated to that State agency for the same category of appropriation. Provides that moneys appropriated to a State agency as a result of grants, reimbursements, or matching funds received from an outside party may not be transferred to a different line item appropriation or to a different State agency. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts intra-agency fund transfers to 1% of appropriations, promoting fiscal accountability and preventing misuse of budget funds per State Finance Act amendments.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 3836: PROP TX-SENIOR HOMESTEAD

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a person may apply for the senior citizens homestead exemption if the person is 64 years of age or older, as long as the person will be 65 years of age during the assessment year for which the exemption is sought. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors (64+), reducing tax burden for lower-income seniors, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1772: ST FINANCE-CANNABIS REG FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Modifies the allocation of moneys from the Cannabis Regulation Fund. Provides that, of the 8% of funds transferred to the Local Government Distributive Fund, 2% shall be used to fund law enforcement training programs that include (i) the use of de-escalation techniques to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and feasible, (ii) specific training on officer safety techniques including cover, concealment, and time, and (iii) training focused on high risk traffic stops; 2% shall be used for the purchase of body cameras; 2% shall be for law enforcement to use at their discretion; 1% shall be allocated to counties for costs associated with pretrial services; and 1% shall be allocated to counties for costs associated with juvenile expungements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects cannabis tax revenue to fund law enforcement training programs, advancing fiscal allocation for public safety within budget management.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates 2% of Cannabis Fund for law enforcement training including de-escalation techniques, a key criminal justice reform measure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2382: PROP TX-SUBDIVISION VALUE

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning platted and subdivided but undeveloped property, provides that (i) beginning with the 2025 taxable year, no property's assessed value shall be reduced to less than $150 under those provisions and (ii) beginning with the 2035 taxable year, no property shall be eligible for calculation of its assessed value under those provisions for more than a 10-year period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents excessive property tax reductions on undeveloped land by setting a $150 minimum value and 10-year limit, ensuring stable state revenue through fiscal responsibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 4756: PUB AID RECOVERIES TRUST FUND

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that disbursements shall be made from the Public Aid Recoveries Trust Fund for the payment of contingency fees to third-party entities that the Office of Inspector General authorizes to conduct payment recapture audits and other specified audits under the medical assistance program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables trust fund disbursements for audit fees to recover public aid payments, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1867: REVENUE-SENIOR FREEZE-LIHEAP

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the maximum income limitation under the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption shall be adjusted each year by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Provides that eligibility limits under the energy assistance program may not exceed the greater of (1) 150% of the federal nonfarm poverty level as established by the federal Office of Management and Budget or 60% of the State median income for the current State fiscal year as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, whichever is higher; or (2) the eligibility limit for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts property tax exemption for seniors and LIHEAP eligibility to maintain relief for low-income households through annual cost-of-living adjustments.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House Feb 4, 2026

HJR 44: DHS-DELAY CUTS-DSP SERVICE HRS

Urges the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Pritzker Administration to delay cuts to Direct Service Professional (DSP) service hours set to begin January 1,2026, until such time as the State is prepared to implement the "Zero Hour" Staffing Model, to protect the services depended on by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges delay of DSP service hour cuts to protect I/DD services, maintaining current funding levels and preventing defunding of essential programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill delays cuts to DSP service hours for I/DD individuals, protecting essential healthcare services and preventing reduced access to care under the current system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents cuts to DSP service hours, protecting employment conditions for workers serving I/DD individuals by maintaining current staffing levels.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Illinois · House Jan 16, 2026

HB 2461: VEH CD-SPEED CAMERA REVENUE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Establishes that a municipality that operates an automated speed enforcement system shall set aside 10% of the net proceeds from each system that generates more than $500,000 in revenue for the respective school district or park district in the safety zone in which the automated speed enforcement system is located. Provides that the set aside proceeds may be allocated for any purpose designated by the school district or park district. Set forth home rule provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 10% of speed camera revenue to school/park districts, funding public services through existing municipal revenue streams without tax changes.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects 10% of speed camera revenue to school districts for any purpose, providing additional funding for educational purposes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill redirects speed camera revenue to safety zones, enhancing transportation safety via allocated funds for local districts' designated purposes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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