Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4664: $ALS FOUNDATION

Appropriates $300,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for grants to the Les Turner ALS Foundation for research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and for care of those persons affected by the disease. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300,000 from General Revenue Fund for ALS research and care, directly funding a public health program under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $300,000 for ALS research and patient care, directly funding healthcare initiatives under public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Public Health

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3025: IL CLEAN ELECTIONS ACT

Creates the Illinois Clean Elections Act. Establishes a voluntary method of public financing of the campaigns of candidates for statewide constitutional offices and the General Assembly. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Clean Elections Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create an individual tax return checkoff in support of the Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax checkoff (amends Income Tax Act) to fund public election financing via new state treasury fund, directly advancing fiscal management of campaign funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2959: $DHS-BETTER LIFE BETTER LIVING

Appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Better Life Better Living for Kidz for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $100k from General Revenue Fund to DHS for grant supporting children's program, directly funding public service via budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3072: INC TAX-FUEL COSTS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer that incurs qualified infrastructure costs in connection with the sale at a qualified retail motor fuel facility in the State of biodiesel, higher blends of ethanol fuel, and renewable diesel is allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 30% of those qualified infrastructure costs. Provides that the credit may not exceed $200,000 per qualified facility and $1,000,000 per taxpayer per taxable year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% income tax credit for renewable fuel infrastructure costs, reducing tax liability for eligible businesses, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides 30% tax credit for renewable fuel infrastructure (biodiesel/ethanol), directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides 30% income tax credit for infrastructure supporting renewable fuels (biodiesel, ethanol blends, renewable diesel), directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credit for infrastructure supporting renewable fuel retail, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding per bill's focus on qualified infrastructure costs for alternative fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 2860: $UNI SERVICE SYSTEM-OPERATION

SB 2860 appropriates $1,745,500 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Universities Civil Service System for operational expenses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding supports the day-to-day operations of the civil service system managing state university staff. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and will cover costs through June 30, 2027. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or direct impact on the public beyond supporting university administrative functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.7M from General Revenue Fund for state university civil service operations, directly funding public administration services per budget & taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4246: $ISBE-YOUTHBUILD IL GRANT

HB 4246 appropriates $5.5 million from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for a grant to YouthBuild Illinois, effective July 1, 2026. This bill provides direct funding to support YouthBuild Illinois' programs, which assist youth in education and workforce development, with no additional policy provisions or eligibility requirements specified in the text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5.5M from General Revenue Fund to fund YouthBuild Illinois' education/workforce programs, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly funds education/workforce programs via $5.5M grant to YouthBuild Illinois, advancing youth educational access and program support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds YouthBuild Illinois workforce development programs, directly supporting youth employment and skills training through dedicated grant allocation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Workforce Development

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4250: TOBACCO TAX-REMOTE SELLERS

Amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2026, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in business as a remote retail seller without first having obtained a license to do so from the Department of Revenue. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2026, any person engaged in business as a remote retail seller of tobacco products shall be taxed at the rate of 45% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers located in the State. Defines "remote retail seller" as a person located inside or outside of the State who makes remote retail sales. Makes conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes 45% tax on remote tobacco sellers, creating new state revenue stream under Tobacco Products Tax Act, directly advancing tax collection policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4259: SPECIAL CTY TAX-FOOD PANTRIES

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that taxes imposed under the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Transportation Law may, in addition to other things, be used for food pantries. Renames the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Transportation Law to the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Transportation, or Food Pantries Law. Makes conforming changes in the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing county tax revenues to fund food pantries, expanding use of tax funds for essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4252: USE/OCC TX-HOLIDAY

Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates a sales tax holiday period for certain school supplies from August 2, 2026 through August 11, 2026. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates temporary sales tax exemption for school supplies, providing direct tax relief to families during back-to-school season.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates sales tax holiday for school supplies, reducing costs for families purchasing educational materials, directly supporting educational access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House May 27, 2025

HB 4020: $ICJIA-CHOICE GRANT

Appropriates $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a grant to the Adler University Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice for costs associated with the Creating Healing Of Inside Community Educators (CHOICE) program and the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (IL-CHEP) program. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.25M from General Revenue Fund to fund public safety and prison education programs, advancing government spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds prison education/rehabilitation programs (CHOICE, IL-CHEP) to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds higher education programs for incarcerated individuals via IL-CHEP and CHOICE, directly expanding educational access through targeted grant allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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