Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2618: $DECO-OFFICE OF TOURISM

SB 2618 allocates $110 million in supplemental funding to Illinois' Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for tourism programs, effective July 1, 2025. It provides $44 million for domestic and international tourism advertising, $2.5 million for outdoor recreation grants, and $1.8 million for tourism attraction development grants. The bill also includes $4.7 million for "Choose Chicago" and $21.5 million for grants to tourism bureaus outside Chicago, with additional funds targeting counties under and over 1 million residents. This funding supports existing tourism promotion and grant programs without creating new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $110M supplemental funding for tourism programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for economic development initiatives.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 133: $GSU-TECH

House Bill 133 proposes to appropriate $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund. This funding is specifically designated for Governors State University. The appropriation is intended to cover the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. If enacted, the bill would become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for Governors State University's expenses, directly funding a public institution as part of state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2 state funds specifically for Governors State University's operational expenses, directly supporting higher education funding and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1092: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is $85,000 for all qualified property. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends property tax relief for low-income seniors by capping income eligibility at $85k, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands property tax freeze eligibility for seniors, preventing displacement from rising property costs, aligning with housing stability protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4067: STATE BUILDINGS-CONSERVATION

Creates the Conservation of Energy in State Government Act. Requires the electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless: (1) the building or facility or that part of it is occupied; (2) the building or facility is open 24-hours a day; or (3) the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces state energy costs by requiring lights to be turned off when unnecessary, promoting fiscal responsibility through operational savings in government spending.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires turning off state building lights when not needed, directly promoting energy conservation and efficiency per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires turning off lights in state buildings to conserve energy, directly reducing consumption and supporting environmental protection through resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 136: $ARTS COUNCIL-TECH

House Bill 136 proposes to appropriate $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Arts Council. These funds are intended to cover the Council's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to Illinois Arts Council for FY2026, directly funding a state program under budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1701: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased in each taxable year by the annual cost of living adjustment, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that takes effect in that taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases income limit for senior property tax freeze, providing tax relief to low-income seniors through annual COLA adjustment95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases income limit for senior property tax exemption, directly aiding housing affordability for seniors by preventing tax hikes that could force displacement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3900: $DMA

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Military Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $22,601,500; Other State Funds $6,100,000; Federal Funds $40,410,700; Total $69,112,200.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $69.1M for Department of Military Affairs operations, a standard budgetary funding action supporting state fiscal management without tax changes or service cuts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1977: $EIU-TECH

HB 1977 proposes to appropriate $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to Eastern Illinois University. This funding is designated to cover the university's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2 from state General Revenue Fund to fund university operational expenses, directly supporting public education budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2 state funds to EIU for operational expenses, directly supporting higher education funding as per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1091: PROP TAX-CHARITABLE REHAB

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section regarding property tax exemptions for charitable purposes, provides that property held by a charitable organization for the purpose of constructing or rehabilitating residences for eventual transfer to qualified low-income families through sale, lease, or contract for deed is exempt from property tax as a charitable purpose. Provides that the exemption commences on the day title to the property is transferred to the organization and continues to the end of the levy year in which the organization transfers title to the property to a qualified low-income family. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for charitable rehab of low-income housing, reducing tax burden on qualifying organizations per tax relief indicator.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts charitable rehab of low-income housing from property tax, enabling more affordable units through tax incentive.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House May 27, 2025

HR 381: SUPPORT-PUBLIC MEDIA

Expresses support for public media outlets in Illinois and their independence. Encourages all licensees of public media outlets to allow public media to operate under the United States Constitution's right to free press without interference, and requests this in particular from the State's institutes of higher education. Supports the continued flow of public funds to support the free exchange of information from public media outlets to the residents of Illinois.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly supports continued public funding for Illinois public media outlets, aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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