Budget & Taxes

introduced · Illinois · House Aug 5, 2026

HB 5807: TARGETED AD TAX-REPEAL

HB 5807 repeals Illinois' Targeted Advertising Services Tax Act, which eliminates a state-level tax on digital advertising services that use data to target specific consumers. The bill also amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to permanently prohibit home rule counties and municipalities from imposing their own taxes on these targeted advertising services. By removing both the state tax and local taxing authority in this area, the legislation directly affects businesses that sell targeted digital advertising and the government entities that previously collected revenue from it.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill repeals a state tax and permanently prohibits local governments from imposing similar taxes, directly reducing government revenue and limiting fiscal authority.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill repeals state and local taxes on targeted digital advertising, reducing regulatory and financial oversight of data-driven tech practices.85% confidence

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introduced · Illinois · House Aug 5, 2026

HB 5806: SOCIAL MEDIA TAX-REPEAL

HB 5806 repeals Illinois state laws that imposed a fee on social media platforms. The bill amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to remove the specific provisions authorizing these charges. This change directly affects social media companies operating in Illinois by eliminating their obligation to pay this particular tax or fee.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly repeals a state tax/fee on social media platforms, reducing government revenue and limiting fiscal collection mechanisms.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyThe bill repeals a state fee on social media platforms, removing a regulatory financial burden and favoring tech companies over public revenue.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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introduced · Illinois · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 5802: REVENUE-VARIOUS

This bill primarily updates tax and bond laws in Illinois to support large-scale construction projects known as megaprojects. It allows the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to certify specific building projects, granting eligible developers a temporary exemption from state and local taxes on building materials for up to 15 years. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that public corporations can no longer levy taxes to pay off bonds once the debt is fully paid or the bond matures. The bill also requires that future bond referenda be held during general elections rather than at regularly scheduled times, while making various technical adjustments to existing tax acts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions on building materials for megaprojects, directly advancing economic development through fiscal incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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introduced · Illinois · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 5801: FINANCE-BRIDGE FUND TRANSFER

HB 5801 amends the State Finance Act to require the transfer of specific funds from various state accounts into the Budget Reserve for Immediate Disbursements and Governmental Emergencies Fund. This bill directly affects multiple state funds, including those for open space lands, medical cannabis, law enforcement, and wildlife conservation, by mandating that the State Comptroller and Treasurer move designated amounts from each into the reserve. The legislation sets a deadline of July 31, 2025, for completing these transfers, which range from small sums like $43,000 to larger amounts like $15 million. By repealing previous rules that required transfers to the reserve from certain funds, this act establishes a new, comprehensive list of sources for the budget reserve.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates transferring funds from specific state accounts into a reserve, effectively restricting or limiting available budget for those programs.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates transferring funds from law enforcement accounts to a reserve, effectively reducing available resources for criminal justice operations.65% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates transferring funds from open space and wildlife conservation accounts to a general reserve, effectively defunding environmental protection programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Drug Policy Law Enforcement Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HB 5796: $FY 2027 BUDGET

HB 5796 amends the state's 2027 budget to allocate funds to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for various job training, business development, and community support programs. The bill distributes millions of dollars in grants to specific organizations, including labor unions, colleges, and chambers of commerce, to help fund workforce initiatives and operational costs. Additionally, it provides money to reduce food insecurity in urban and rural areas and supports planning and development projects in Chicago and other regions. These changes directly affect the organizations receiving the grants and the communities they serve by funding specific economic and social programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates millions in state funds to workforce programs, community support, and food insecurity initiatives, directly strengthening the budget for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates funds for job training, business development, and grants to labor unions, directly advancing workforce initiatives and employment support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Workforce Development

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introduced · Illinois · House Jul 6, 2026

HB 5798: DIGITAL ASSET TAX ACT-REPEAL

This bill repeals the Digital Asset Tax Act, immediately ending the requirement for cryptocurrency exchanges in Illinois to collect a 1.5% tax on digital asset transactions. By removing the law from the books, the measure eliminates the obligation for these exchanges to withhold and remit taxes to the state. The change directly affects cryptocurrency platforms operating in Illinois and the investors who previously paid this specific tax on their trades.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals a tax, directly reducing state revenue and weakening the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRepealing a tax on digital assets reduces regulatory burdens and barriers for cryptocurrency technology, fostering innovation and market growth.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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introduced · Illinois · House Jun 15, 2026

HB 5797: TAXPAYER INVEST PROTECTION ACT

Creates the Taxpayer and Investment Protection Act. Provides that a developer that undertakes a qualifying project may apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for certain benefits authorized under the Act, including, but not limited to, a negotiated property tax agreement and infrastructure support if the project satisfies certain job creation, investment, and location requirements. Provides that one or more taxing bodies may enter into a negotiated property tax agreement with the developer of a qualifying project. Provides that the agreement shall provide for a single annual payment in full satisfaction of all ad valorem property taxes that would otherwise be levied on the improvements constructed on the project site as part of the qualifying project. Provides that the State may provide infrastructure support for public infrastructure improvements that directly benefit a qualifying project and provide broader public benefit to the region in which the project is located. Amends the Property Tax Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates negotiated property tax agreements and infrastructure support for qualifying projects, promoting investment and economic development.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates housing development by offering tax agreements and infrastructure support to qualifying projects, encouraging investment in housing.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Development Property Taxes Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 4201: $FY27 COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS

Appropriates specified amounts from various funds to the Court of Claims to pay claims in conformity with awards and recommendations made by the Court of Claims. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds to the Court of Claims, directly increasing funding for a government entity and advancing fiscal operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5790: $ IL SOIL CONSERVATION ACT

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Partners for Conservation Fund to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M to fund soil and water conservation grants, directly increasing state budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds Soil and Water Conservation Districts, directly supporting environmental protection and natural resource conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Illinois · House Jun 15, 2026

HB 5763: $IDOT-ROAD FUND REAPPROP

Appropriates $1,260,000,000 to the Department of Transportation to be used for transportation related purposes in municipalities, counties, townships and road districts for projects related to (1) State and local asset management, (2) ADA improvements, (3) bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, (4) multi-modal connections, (5) capital safety improvement, and (6) match for federal grant opportunities. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.26B to fund essential transportation infrastructure and public services, directly strengthening the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $1.26B to fund transportation projects, safety improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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