Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1757: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that receives a low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption may continue to receive a partial exemption for each of the 4 succeeding taxable years even if the applicant for the exemption would not otherwise qualify for the exemption in the current taxable year because the applicant's household income for the current taxable year exceeds the maximum income limitation. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides continued property tax relief for low-income seniors by allowing partial exemption for 4 years even if income exceeds limit, reducing tax burden on lower income group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2582: $STATE POLICE MERIT BOARD

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Police Merit Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $4,932,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.9M from Other State Funds for State Police Merit Board operations, directly funding a government entity per budgetary appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1944: $BD HIGHER ED-TECH

HB 1944 appropriates $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Board of Higher Education. This funding is designated for the Board's ordinary operating and contingent expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for higher education operations, directly funding a public service program per budget allocation indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $2 from General Revenue to Higher Education Board for operating expenses, directly funding higher education operations per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3896: $CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO AUTH

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $98,946,100; Other State Funds $211,728,300; Federal Funds $180,734,473;Total $491,408,873.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $491M in state/federal funds for Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority operations, directly supporting budget appropriations for a state agency.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 4025: $METRO MOBILITY AUTHORITY

Appropriates $1,500,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Additional Operating Funding Fund. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5B from General Revenue Fund to fund Metropolitan Mobility Authority, directly increasing public service funding per budget/tax indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $1.5B to Metro Mobility Authority for operating funds, directly funding transportation infrastructure and services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2832: SHORT LINE RAILROAD ACT

Creates the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Modernization Act. Provides that (i) any railroad company that is located wholly or partly within the State and that is classified by the United States Surface Transportation Board as a Class II or a Class III railroad and (ii) any owner or lessee of a rail siding, industrial spur, or industry track located on or adjacent to any railroad in the State may apply to the Department of Transportation for an income tax credit. Provides that the amount of the credit shall be equal to 50% of the qualified railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year, but not to exceed certain specified limitations. Provides that the credit may be transferred to an eligible transferee. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for rail infrastructure, offering tax relief to qualifying railroad entities per bill's tax credit provision.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides income tax credits for rail infrastructure modernization, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2389: USE/OCC TX-MULTISTATE

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Reinstates the exemption for the use or sale of tangible personal property purchased from an Illinois retailer by a taxpayer engaged in centralized purchasing activities in Illinois. Provides that the exemption sunsets on June 30, 2030 (currently, June 30, 2016). Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReinstates tax exemption for business purchases, reducing state tax revenue by extending a sunset date.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 1505: SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT

Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Renews the program for incentive periods beginning on or after July 1, 2025 and ending on or before June 30, 2032. Removes language concerning the Put Illinois to Work Program for the second series of incentive periods. Provides that the term "full-time employee" means an individual who is employed for a basic wage for at least 35 hours each week (currently, employed for a basic wage for at least 35 hours each week or renders any other standard of service generally accepted by industry custom or practice as full-time employment). Provides that a net increase in the number of full-time Illinois employees shall be treated as continuous if a different new employee is hired as a replacement within 8 weeks after the position becomes vacant (currently, a reasonable time). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 1505 renews a small business tax credit program, providing tax relief for job creation. This directly advances tax incentives that support small business growth and economic development, aligning with budget/tax policy support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tags Small Business

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2643: $ISBE-CURRICULUM MANDATES

Appropriates $4,000,000 to the State Board of Education for costs associated with the implementation of inclusive curriculum mandates under the School Code. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4M for curriculum implementation, funding a public education program under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $4M for implementing inclusive curriculum mandates, directly funding K-12 curriculum development and equity initiatives under School Code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1948: $CEI-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund Commission on Equity and Inclusion's expenses, advancing fiscal support for a state commission's operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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