Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House May 5, 2026

HB 5761: $DCEO-AI WORKFORCE TRANSITION

Appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition and to conduct the assessments required under the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to fund the Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Transition, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds a commission to assess AI workforce impacts, indicating support for managing technology's societal effects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 6, 2026

SB 4205: USE/OCC TX-MOTOR FUEL

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts motor fuel tax rates and mandates distribution of proceeds, directly addressing state budget and taxation mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House May 19, 2026

HB 5779: $IDPH-HEALTH CLINIC

Appropriates the amount of $900,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for a grant to the Link and Option Center, Inc., for the purpose of operating a mobile health clinic in south suburban Cook County. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $900,000 to fund a mobile health clinic, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $900,000 to fund a mobile health clinic, directly increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · Illinois · House May 20, 2026

HB 5785: LOCAL GOV SURPLUS FUNDS ACT

Creates the Local Government Surplus Funds Limitation Act. Provides that no taxing district, other than a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 inhabitants, may hold more than 200% of the amount of the municipality's tax collections from the previous fiscal year in cash or cash-equivalent assets. Provides that, if, at the end of any fiscal quarter, the taxing district has more than that amount in cash or cash-equivalent assets, then the excess amount shall be refunded to taxpayers pro rata based on each taxpayer's percentage of the total levy for the previous year. Preempts the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill limits government cash hoarding and mandates refunds of excess funds to taxpayers, promoting fiscal responsibility and reducing unnecessary government accumulation of wealth.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Local Government

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in committee · Illinois · House May 29, 2026

HB 5776: SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX ACT

Creates the Short-Term Rental Excise Tax Act. Imposes a tax upon renters of short-term rentals at the rate of 4% of the rental price of those short-term rentals. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Community Land Trust Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Community Land Trust Fund. Provides that moneys in the Community Land Trust Fund shall be used by the Illinois Housing Development Authority for development, staffing, and capacity building and technical assistance related to community land trusts in the State. Amends the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act. Makes changes to the definition of community land trust. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes a new tax on short-term rentals to fund the Community Land Trust, directly advancing state revenue and supporting affordable housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes a tax on short-term rentals to fund the Community Land Trust, which supports affordable housing development and capacity building.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Property Development

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in committee · Illinois · House May 21, 2026

HB 5741: $DEC-EARLY CHOICES

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to fund early childhood education services for children with developmental delays.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $500,000 to fund early childhood education grants for children with disabilities, expanding access and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5745: $DCEO-COMMUNITY DESK

Appropriates the sum of $7,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Community Desk Chicago to support commercial real estate projects collectively owned by local residents and small businesses through a shared ownership model. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $7.5M to fund commercial real estate projects for residents and small businesses, directly strengthening fiscal management of public funds.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds a shared ownership model for commercial real estate, directly supporting housing development and community asset building.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 4194: $DCEO-CLEAN ENERGY JOBS

Appropriates the amount of $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund for costs associated with contingent and operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M to fund clean energy jobs and operational expenses, directly increasing state budget allocation for a public program.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly supporting clean energy initiatives and infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly supporting clean energy initiatives and environmental protection goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Renewable Energy

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5746: $DCEO-RESTAURANTS

Appropriates the sum of $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Restaurant Association for all costs associated with workforce development and training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.25M from the General Revenue Fund to fund workforce development and training for the restaurant industry, directly increasing government spending on essential programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce development and training for the restaurant industry, enhancing worker skills and employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Workforce Development

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5744: $ICJIA-KANE HUMAN EXPLOIT UNIT

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for grants to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to expand the Human Exploitation Unit. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $500,000 to fund the Human Exploitation Unit, directly strengthening fiscal management for public safety services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $500,000 to expand the Human Exploitation Unit, directly funding and strengthening criminal justice efforts against exploitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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