Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5754: $ST BD ED-FAITH BY PLATE

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the State Board of Education to implement Public Act 103-1076, referred to as the Faith by Plate Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M to the State Board of Education to fund a specific program, directly increasing government spending on education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $5M to the State Board of Education to implement a new act, directly increasing funding for the education sector.90% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 5742: $DCEO-FARMERS RISING

Appropriates the amount of $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Angelic Organics Learning Center, DBA Farmers Rising, for the purpose of costs associated with the purchase or maintenance, or both, of a truck, trailer, and other equipment for Farmers Rising’s Rockford mobile grocery store. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $350,000 from the General Revenue Fund to fund a mobile grocery store, directly increasing funding for a public service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 4193: FARMER TAX BENEFIT ACT

Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2027, landowners may apply to the Department for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Specifies that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under the Act in any State fiscal year shall not exceed $7,500,000. Further provides that the amount of the credit that may be claimed by a landowner for any single qualified donation shall not exceed $500,000. Contains additional provisions concerning allocation of the credit by the Department of Natural Resources and other powers of the Department of Natural Resources, allowable credit use, the Illinois Land Protection Tax Credit, legislative findings, and other related matters. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for farmers, providing direct fiscal relief and encouraging land conservation through government incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes land conservation through tax credits for donating land protection agreements or fee simple interests, directly supporting environmental protection and natural resource conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House May 5, 2026

HB 5759: ILLINOIS BABY BOND TRUST

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Establishes the Illinois Baby Bond Trust. Provides that the State Treasurer shall be responsible for the receipt, maintenance, administration, investing, and disbursements of moneys from the trust. Sets forth additional provisions concerning the deposit and distribution of moneys in the trust. Provides that, upon the birth of a designated beneficiary, the State Treasurer shall transfer $5,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the trust to be credited toward the accounting of the designated beneficiary. Provides that, upon a designated beneficiary's eighteenth birthday, if the beneficiary is a resident of the State, the beneficiary shall become eligible to receive the total sum of the accounting to be used for a qualified expense. Defines "qualified expense" as an expenditure associated with: (i) education of a designated beneficiary; (ii) ownership of a home by a designated beneficiary; (iii) ownership of a business by a designated beneficiary; or (iv) any investment in financial assets or personal capital that provides long-term gains to wages or wealth. Effective January 1, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5,000 from the General Revenue Fund to establish a trust for children, representing a direct increase in funding for a public service program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House May 5, 2026

HB 5758: $DHS-MCLEAN COUNTY

Appropriates $1,000,000, or so much of that amount as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for payment to McLean County for all costs associated with providing behavioral and mental health treatment and services in the county. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from the General Revenue Fund to fund behavioral and mental health services, directly strengthening public service funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $1M to fund behavioral and mental health services in McLean County, directly increasing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Mental Health

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 4191: $DHS-MCLEAN COUNTY

Appropriates $1,000,000, or so much of that amount as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for payment to McLean County for all costs associated with providing behavioral and mental health treatment and services in the county. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M to fund mental health services, directly increasing state spending on essential public programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $1M to fund behavioral and mental health treatment services in McLean County, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Mental Health

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in committee · Illinois · House May 25, 2026

HB 5748: $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 Justice operational expenses, directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $1M to fund the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly advancing clean energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, directly advancing clean energy initiatives and environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Renewable Energy

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5752: $AGRIC-ALT-PROTEIN-RESEARCH

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the University of Illinois for the expansion of biomanufacturing and alternative protein research and development at the University's integrated bioprocessing research laboratory. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1M to fund biomanufacturing research, directly strengthening state investment in public programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds biomanufacturing and alternative protein research, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels and advances clean energy infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunding alternative protein research promotes sustainable food production and reduces environmental impact from traditional livestock farming.75% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House May 19, 2026

HB 5751: $IL ST POLICE-GRANTS-BALLISTIC

Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois State Police for the partnership with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for grants for State and local police agencies for the purchase, expansion, and maintenance of equipment services that support the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) and other ballistic technology equipment for ballistic imaging. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $4M to fund police ballistic technology, directly increasing government spending for public safety services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds ballistic technology to improve law enforcement capabilities and evidence analysis, strengthening the criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds ballistic imaging technology and cybersecurity infrastructure, strengthening law enforcement capabilities through advanced tech.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Policing

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in committee · Illinois · House May 6, 2026

HB 5739: $IDOA-ALT PROTEIN RESEARCH

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Illinois public institutions of higher education for research and development focused on alternative protein research. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M to fund alternative protein research grants, directly increasing state spending on public higher education and research.90% confidence

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