Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 1803: INC TX-ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who employ qualified employees. Provides that the term "qualified employee" means an individual who (i) is employed by the taxpayer as an engineer and (ii) graduated from an engineering program at an accredited institution of higher learning with a Bachelor's degree or higher within the 5 years immediately preceding the taxable year. Provides that the credit shall be equal to (i) 10% of the compensation paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to qualified employees who graduated from an engineering program at an accredited institution of higher learning in Illinois or (ii) 5% of the compensation paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to qualified employees who graduated from an engineering program an accredited institution of higher learning not located in Illinois. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 10% income tax credit for businesses hiring engineering graduates, providing tax relief and incentivizing workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 2590: $OCE-IMSA

Appropriates $26,282,000 from the Education Assistance Fund to the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to meet its ordinary and contingent expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Appropriates $5,925,000 from the IMSA Income Fund to the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to meet its ordinary and contingent expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $32.2M from state funds to directly fund IMSA's operations, advancing state education budget allocation per fiscal management indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 2651: $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). Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300k from General Revenue for ALS research grants, directly funding a health program via state budget.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $300,000 for ALS research grants, directly funding medical research within healthcare services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1424: FILM TAX CREDIT-WOMEN IN STEM

Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that the credit under the Act shall include an additional amount equal to 30% of the Illinois labor expenditures generated as a result of work performed in Illinois by an actor who portrays, in the production, a woman working in a STEM-related field.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAdds 30% tax credit for film labor expenditures, reducing state revenue through expanded tax break (not funding public services or closing loopholes).85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3884: $SIU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $231,786,400; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Federal Funds $0; Total $233,052,400.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $233M in state funds to Southern Illinois University for operations, directly funding a public institution under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $233M state funding to Southern Illinois University for fiscal 2025, directly advancing higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 2865: ESTATE TAX-PHASE OUT

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that the amount of the taxes imposed under the Act shall be reduced in each year by 20%. Provides that no tax shall be imposed under the Act for persons dying on or after January 1, 2030 or for transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2030. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2031. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill phases out Illinois estate tax by 2030, eliminating a state revenue source and reducing tax burden on high-value estates, directly opposing tax collection for budget purposes.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 153: $ISU-TECH

HB 153 is a legislative bill that appropriates a specific amount of money from the state's General Revenue Fund. It allocates $2 to Illinois State University to cover its ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026. This funding will become effective starting July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds ($2) to Illinois State University for FY2026 expenses, directly funding a public institution under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds ($2) to Illinois State University for FY 2026 expenses, directly funding higher education institutions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3880: $GSU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows; General Funds $27,376,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $27.3M in General Funds to Governors State University, directly funding a public institution through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $27.3M in General Funds to Governors State University for fiscal year 2025, directly funding higher education operations per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3870: $DCEO-BLACK CONTRACTORS

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Black Contractors, Owners, and Executives, Inc., to help grow and develop businesses in underserved communities. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from General Revenue Fund to fund business development grant for underserved communities, directly advancing budget allocation for economic opportunity programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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passed · Illinois · House May 31, 2025

HR 151: HUMAN SERVICES-REIMBURSEMENT

Urges the State to increase reimbursement rates, state grants and contracts, and the minimum overhead allowance to meet the rising costs of providing essential human services in Illinois and supporting the workers who deliver those services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges increased state funding for human services via higher reimbursements and grants, directly advancing public service funding and fiscal support for essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly demands increased reimbursement rates, grants, and contracts for human services providers to cover rising costs, directly advancing healthcare funding and service sustainability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUrges increased reimbursement to support workers delivering essential services, aligning with funding and protection indicators90% confidence

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