Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 1821: PROP TX-SENIORS

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the applicant's income does not include up to $10,000 per household in required minimum distributions under the Internal Revenue Code from a retirement plan, retirement account, or retirement annuity. Provides that, for taxable year 2025 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $75,000 for all qualified property. Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Provides that an eligible taxpayer has a household income of not more than $75,000 for tax year 2025 and thereafter (currently, $65,000 for tax years 2022 through 2025 and $55,000 for tax year 2026 and thereafter). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes retirement income from taxable base for seniors, providing property tax relief to low-income seniors under income limits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 1337: PROP TX-PERSON W/DISABILITY

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities, provides that, if the person with a disability is eligible to receive disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act and has a household income that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level, then the property is exempt from taxation under the Code. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income disabled persons (under 200% federal poverty level), directly offering tax relief to lower-income group per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemption for disabled residents with household income ≤200% federal poverty level, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for low-income homeowners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2608: $SECRETARY OF STATE-FY26

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates appropriations for Secretary of State's FY26 expenses, directly funding a state agency's operations as part of standard budget execution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3890: $STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Appropriates $38,275,200 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $38.3M from General Revenue to fund state appellate defense services, a core public service, aligning with essential program funding and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Appellate Defender office, ensuring legal representation for indigent defendants, aligning with defendant rights protection in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2599: $TRS

SB 2599 allocates $7,047,506,738 in state funds for teacher retirement system contributions during fiscal year 2025. The bill specifies funding from multiple state accounts - including the General Fund, Common School Fund, and Education Assistance Fund - to cover existing obligations for public school teachers' retirement benefits and health insurance. It directly affects Illinois public school teachers by ensuring state contributions to their retirement systems as required by current pension laws. The funding takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not create new policies or alter benefit calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7.05B in state funds from multiple accounts to fulfill existing pension obligations for teachers, directly funding a required public service program as mandated by law.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $7.05B for teacher retirement benefits, ensuring state funding for public school educators' retirement and health insurance, directly supporting teacher welfare.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates state funds for public school teachers' retirement benefits and health insurance, directly funding a core worker benefit under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Teachers

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1984: $EXECUTIVE IG TREAS-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Treasurer for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 for fiscal oversight office, promoting accountability in state budget management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 104: $DOIT-TECH

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

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund department expenses, directly supporting budget allocation for state operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 1702: $AUDITOR GENERAL-OCE

Appropriates the sum of $8,620,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Auditor General to meet the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Auditor General. Appropriates $35,592,488 to the Auditor General from the Audit Expense Fund for administrative and operations expenses and audits, studies, investigations, and expenses related to actuarial services. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds Auditor General office for fiscal oversight and audits, promoting government accountability and fiscal responsibility through direct budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1324: INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in the amount of $500 for a taxpayer who serves as a full-time police officer, firefighter, or rescue worker during the taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $500 income tax credit for first responders, providing direct tax relief to public safety workers and supporting essential services through fiscal incentives.92% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides $500 tax credit to police/firefighters, directly funding law enforcement personnel and strengthening workforce support within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $500 tax credit to police/firefighters/rescue workers, directly increasing their income. Aligns with worker financial support under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 2631: $STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Appropriates $38,275,200 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $38.2M from General Revenue to fund State Appellate Defender, a public defense service, strengthening state budget allocation for essential legal services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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