Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 3305: PROP TX-DARK STORES

HB 3305 requires "dark stores" (retail spaces used solely for online order fulfillment or vacant retail space) to be taxed as active properties starting in 2026, changing how these properties are assessed for property tax purposes. This directly affects businesses operating fulfillment centers for online orders and local governments collecting property taxes. The bill amends Illinois' Property Tax Code to define "dark store" and mandates these spaces be classified as active properties for tax assessment, ending previous treatment where they might have been taxed as vacant. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, with the new assessment method applying to taxable year 2026 and beyond.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates taxation of dark stores as active properties, increasing local government tax revenue under property tax code amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 2031: $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 to fund state public defense office, directly supporting budget allocation for essential government services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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passed · Illinois · House May 29, 2025

HR 391: OPPOSE-TRUMP HEALTHCARE CUTS

Expresses opposition to the Trump healthcare cuts, which fundamentally undermine the basic dignity and financial security of working families across the country. Calls upon the United States Senate to immediately table the Trump healthcare cuts bill and instead pursue reforms such as the Illinois' Healthcare Protection Act to make healthcare more accessible and more affordable.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOpposes healthcare funding cuts, advocating for continued public spending on healthcare access and affordability, aligning with supporting essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareOpposes Trump healthcare cuts, advocates for reforms to increase accessibility and affordability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentOpposes healthcare cuts harming workers' financial security, aligning with protecting employment benefits and workplace dignity per bill's summary.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2360: MOTOR FUEL-CPI ADJUSTMENT

SB 2360 cancels a scheduled July 1, 2025 increase to Illinois' motor fuel tax that would have been calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This bill directly affects all drivers and businesses selling motor fuel in Illinois by preventing a price hike tied to inflation. The key mechanism is a specific amendment to the Motor Fuel Tax Law that explicitly states the 2025 CPI-based tax adjustment "shall not occur," effective immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesPrevents a CPI-based motor fuel tax increase, directly opposing a tax hike mechanism. Explicitly states adjustment 'shall not occur'.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 47: PROP TAX-SR FREEZE-MEDICARE

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a provision concerning the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the taxpayer's annual household income for purposes of determining eligibility for the exemption shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the taxpayer as Medicare premiums during the calendar year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for low-income seniors by reducing taxable income for property tax exemption eligibility via Medicare premium deductions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces taxable income for seniors by Medicare premiums, easing financial burden on Medicare costs, supporting healthcare affordability for seniors.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends property tax exemption to reduce income calculation by Medicare premiums, lowering housing costs for low-income seniors and advancing affordable housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Medicare Property Taxes

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2613: MOTOR FUEL TAX-RATE

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2025, the rate of tax shall be $0.19 per gallon (currently, 39.2 cents per gallon, adjusted each year according to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index), plus an additional 2 1/2 cents per gallon for diesel fuel, liquefied natural gas, or propane. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that no tax may be imposed under the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law on or after July 1, 2025. Preempts the exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces motor fuel tax rate from 39.2¢ to 19¢ per gallon, providing tax relief for consumers and businesses.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationDecreases motor fuel tax rate (from 39.2¢ to $0.19/gal), reducing revenue for transportation infrastructure funding, and preempts municipal fuel taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2607: $SUPREME COURT-EXPENSES

Appropriates $628,298,600 to the Supreme Court for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the judicial system and various judicial programs. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $628M for Supreme Court expenses, directly funding judicial system operations under state budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 3776: INC TX-NOL LIMITATION

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Removes a provision providing that no carryover deduction shall exceed $500,000 for any taxable year ending on or after December 31, 2024 and prior to December 31, 2027. Provides that the limitation is inapplicable for all tax years ending on or after December 31, 2024. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves $500k NOL carryover limit, creating tax break for businesses (wealthy entities), reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1749: SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX ACT

Creates the Short-Term Rental Occupation Tax Act. Imposes taxes upon short-term rental transactions facilitated by a hosting platform. Provides that one tax is imposed at the rate of 5% of 94% of the gross rental receipts from the transaction. Provides that an additional tax is imposed at the rate of 1% of 94% of the gross rental receipts from the transaction. Provides that operators of short-term rentals shall obtain a business license from the Department of Revenue. Amends the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that re-renters of hotel rooms who meet certain criteria related to gross receipts or number of transactions are required to collect and remit the tax under the Act. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 6% tax on short-term rentals, generating new revenue for state budget through explicit tax creation and licensing requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 1838: IDOT ECON DEVELOP PROGRAM

Amends the Corporate Accountability for Tax Expenditures Act. Provides that if an applicant is seeking development assistance for a project that is a new office construction or office relocation that retains at least 100 jobs in the county in which the project is located or is being relocated to and the county has more than 25,000 residents but less than 50,000 residents, the applicant shall be eligible for development assistance under the Department of Transportation's Economic Development Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax expenditure eligibility for economic development projects, increasing state support through tax benefits for job-retaining office relocations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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