Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2025

SR 39: SOCIAL SECURITY AGE INCREASE

Urges Congress to reject any proposals to raise the Social Security retirement age and instead focus on strengthening and securing the program to ensure it provides the necessary benefits to millions of Americans nationwide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill opposes raising Social Security retirement age to protect benefits, preventing potential government spending reductions on this essential program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill opposes raising Social Security retirement age, protecting current benefit levels for workers, aligning with labor protection indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 1432: MUNI CD-TIF SURPLUS FUNDS

Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that all surplus funds in the special tax allocation fund shall be distributed as soon as possible after they are calculated (rather than distributed annually within 180 days after the close of the municipality's fiscal year).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates faster distribution of surplus TIF funds, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management per topic indicators.80% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1968: $STATE POLICE-TECH

HB 1968 proposes to appropriate $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Police. These funds are designated to cover the department's ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue for State Police operations, directly funding government spending under budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Illinois State Police for operational expenses, directly supporting law enforcement within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Policing

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 115: $DEPT VETERANS AFFAIRS-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Veterans' Affairs for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund Veterans Affairs department expenses, directly supporting state budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill appropriates $2 to Department of Veterans' Affairs for FY26 expenses, directly funding veteran services with clear intent to support operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3911: $GUARDIANSHIP & ADVOCACY COMM

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $14,861,800; Other State Funds $2,997,900; Total $17,859,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $17.86M in state funds for Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, directly funding a state program per budget allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 2639: $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 Metro Mobility Authority, increasing public service funding per budget allocation indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $1.5B to Metro Mobility Authority for operating funds, directly funding transportation infrastructure operations and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2549: $DOT

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $4,899,739,695; Federal Funds $15,924,125; Total $4,915,663,820.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.915B for DOT operations, directly funding a core state government function through appropriations, aligning with fiscal responsibility and essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $4.9B to DOT for transportation infrastructure funding, directly advancing infrastructure expenses per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1193: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-CPI

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the senior freeze shall be $73,700 for all qualified property (currently, $65,000). Provides that the maximum income limitation shall be adjusted each year according to the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases senior property tax freeze income limit and adjusts for inflation, providing tax relief for fixed-income seniors per Property Tax Code amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases senior property tax freeze income limit, expanding eligibility to help seniors afford housing costs without tax hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2566: $SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $84,037,400.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $84M in state funds to the Sports Facilities Authority, directly advancing budgetary funding for a state program.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3821: INC TX-EDUCATION EXPENSE

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the maximum amount of the education expense credit is $1,500 (currently, $750). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases education tax credit from $750 to $1,500, providing tax relief for taxpayers under Illinois Income Tax Act.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases education expense tax credit from $750 to $1,500, directly enhancing financial support for education-related expenses and improving access for families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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