Budget & Taxes

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

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Juvenile Justice

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Oct 30, 2025

SB 139: ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026, the exclusion amount shall be the applicable exclusion amount calculated under Section 2010 of the Internal Revenue Code as that Section exists on the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the inflation adjustment and including any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (currently, the exclusion amount for Illinois estate tax purposes is $4,000,000). Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAligns Illinois estate tax exclusion with federal law, increasing threshold and reducing state tax revenue from high-value estates, weakening state fiscal base.85% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4195: INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides for an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the amount included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year from the taxpayer's service as a full-time law enforcement officer in the State or a full-time firefighter in the State during the taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax deduction for law enforcement/firefighters, reducing taxable income - direct tax relief supporting tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 520: END GOVT. SHUTDOWN

Affirms that no one wins when the federal government shuts down. Urges Congress to maintain continuous federal operations through timely appropriations or continuing resolutions, to reject shutdowns as a negotiating tactic, and to provide predictable funding that protects families, workers, and the broader economy. Reaffirms a bipartisan commitment to stability and problem-solving and to stand ready to work with Illinois's Congressional Delegation, Democrats and Republicans alike, to keep government functioning and focused on the people we serve.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill advocates for timely appropriations and predictable funding to prevent shutdowns, promoting fiscal stability and protecting essential government operations.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 2021: INC TX-PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Removes provisions providing that the pass-through entity level election applies only for tax years beginning prior to January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends tax code to make pass-through entity election permanent, directly advancing tax policy by removing sunset provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3919: $LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $3,012,000; Other State Funds $100,000; Total $3,112,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3.112M for Lieutenant Governor's office expenses, directly funding state government operations under budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2776: DHFS-LTC PROVIDER ASSESSMENTS

Amends the Long-Term Care Provider Funding Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that any increase in any authorized long-term care provider assessment must: (1) comply with all federal regulations for provider assessments; (2) require that all revenues from an increase in the assessed rates are applied to nursing facility rates for staffing incentives and to improve the quality of care as described in specified provisions under Article V of the Code; (3) not increase the assessed rate of $7 per occupied bed day for non-profit nursing facilities without Medicaid-certified beds or any nursing facility owned and operated by a county government; (4) maintain the 2.1 to 1 ratio between the highest tax rate and lowest tax rate; and (5) not increase any tax rate proportionally more than any other tax rate. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased provider assessments fund nursing facility staffing and care quality improvements, directly allocating tax revenues to essential public services per specified provisions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects increased provider assessment revenues to nursing facility staffing incentives and quality improvement under Article V, strengthening long-term care services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1752: INC TX-STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction for any amounts paid by the taxpayer's employer on behalf of the taxpayer as part of an educational assistance program. Creates an income tax deduction for any amounts paid by the taxpayer on behalf of an employee of the taxpayer as part of an educational assistance program. Provides that the deductions are limited to the first $5,250 of such assistance so furnished to any individual. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for employer/student loan repayment assistance, providing tax relief under Illinois tax code.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax deductions for employer-paid educational assistance (up to $5,250), directly supporting educational access and reducing financial barriers for employees seeking education.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 137: USE/OCC TX-VENDOR DISCOUNT

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, if the retailer or serviceman reports less than $50,000 in sales during the month for which the return is filed, then the vendor's discount for that retailer or serviceman shall be 3.5% (currently, 1.75%) of the amount collected or $5 per calendar year, whichever is greater. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases vendor discount rate from 1.75% to 3.5% for small retailers under $50k sales, providing tax relief to small businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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