Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3159: SPORTS WAGERING-TAX

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Requires, beginning July 1, 2026, the State to impose and collect 2% of the adjusted gross receipts from sports wagers to be appropriated to local government fire departments, fire districts, and local government EMS ambulance departments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 2% tax on sports wagers to fund fire/EMS departments, directly allocating tax revenue to essential public services.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 6, 2025

SB 2658: DOWNSTATE TRANSPORT-FUNDS

Amends the Downstate Public Transportation Act. Increases the amount paid into the Downstate Public Transportation Fund from 3/32 of 80% of the net revenue realized from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, and the Service Use Tax Act within any municipality or county located wholly within the boundaries of a participant to (i) 3/32 of 100% of that net revenue from July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2033 and (ii) 4/32 of 100% of that net revenue on and after July 1, 2033. Makes changes concerning the amount each participant's annual appropriation from the Downstate Public Transportation Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax revenue allocation to public transportation fund, advancing public service funding as per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases funding to Downstate Public Transportation Fund by raising revenue percentages from tax acts, directly advancing transit infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1639: USE/OCC TX-EXEMPT DAY CARE

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that certain supplies purchased by a day care center are exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts day care center supplies from state taxes, reducing tax revenue and weakening state budget without offsetting funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 87: $CENTRAL IL ECON DEV AUTH-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for Economic Development Authority expenses, directly funding a state program per budget allocation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 3535: MOTOR FUEL-DISTRIBUTION

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, of the moneys in the Transportation Renewal Fund that are used for highway maintenance, highway construction, bridge repair, congestion relief, and construction of aviation facilities, 40% (instead of 60%) shall be transferred to the State Construction Account Fund and 60% (instead of 40%) shall be distributed by the Department of Transportation to municipalities, counties, and road districts of the State. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases local infrastructure funding from 40% to 60% of Transportation Renewal Fund for highway maintenance and construction.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases local transportation funding allocation from 40% to 60% of the Transportation Renewal Fund for highway maintenance, infrastructure, and road projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Bridges Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2095: PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2025, the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption shall be $10,000 in all counties. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption in all counties shall be the maximum reduction for the immediately preceding taxable year, increased by the lesser of (i) 5% or (ii) the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month period ending on September 30 of the immediately preceding taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps homestead exemption tax reduction at $10k, restricting potential tax relief for homeowners and limiting annual increases to 5% or CPI, weakening tax benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 180: $STATE APP DEFENDER-TECH

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

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund for state appellate defender's essential legal services, funding a public defense program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds State Appellate Defender office, supporting indigent defense access and fair court processes per bill's appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 3209: REVENUE-STATE PROPERTY

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall reimburse eligible municipalities for revenue loss associated with tax exempt State property located in the municipality. Provides that the aggregate amount of reimbursements for all taxing districts in any calendar year may not exceed $100,000,000. Sets forth the amount of the reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReimburses municipalities for revenue loss from tax-exempt state property, maintaining local fiscal stability and promoting responsible budget management.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 4018: PROPERTY TAX-REFERENDUM

Creates the Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum Act of 2026. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall cause a statewide advisory question of public policy concerning a general homestead exemption to be submitted to the voters at the general election to be held on November 3, 2026. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall immediately certify the question to be submitted to the voters of the entire State to each election authority in Illinois. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates referendum for property tax relief via homestead exemption, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for homeowners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2710: INC TX-FIRE SPRINKLERS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who have an approved NFPA 13D residential fire sprinkler system installed in a new or existing residential dwelling in the State during the taxable year. Provides that the credit shall be in an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of the installation but not to exceed $10,000 per taxpayer in any taxable year. Provides that credit awards under the amendatory Act shall be limited to the lesser of 2,000 credit awards per year or $8,000,000 in total credits per year. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provisions. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50% income tax credit (up to $10k) for residential fire sprinkler installations, providing direct tax relief to homeowners under Illinois Income Tax Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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