Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 3249: STATE FINANCE ACT-AUDIT FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, within 30 days after July 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical, specified sums shall be transferred from various named funds into the Audit Expense Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers funds to Audit Expense Fund, promoting fiscal accountability and oversight under State Finance Act, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5721: $FY27 LEG SUPPORT AGENCIES

HB 5721 allocates specific funding from the General Revenue Fund to multiple legislative support agencies for fiscal year 2027 (starting July 1, 2026). It provides $4.79 million for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s operations, $1.5 million for pension contributions to the State Employees' Retirement System for legislative staff, and $3.5 million for equipment purchases at the Architect of the Capitol, among other allocations. The bill directly affects internal legislative agencies, including the Legislative Audit Commission, Legislative Ethics Commission, and Legislative Information System, covering their operational and contingent expenses. This is a routine funding measure with no new policy changes, solely ensuring these agencies have budgeted resources for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.79M + $1.5M + $3.5M from General Revenue Fund to legislative agencies for operations/equipment, directly funding government functions per budget topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Pensions State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4157: $FY27 SURS OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $2,127,851,648; Other State Funds $250,000,000; Total $2,377,851,648.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.37B for State Universities Retirement System funding, directly supporting budget appropriations for essential public program management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4113: $FY27 DVA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $123,805,089; Other State Funds $131,666,257; Federal Funds $2,691,400; Total $258,162,746.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $258M in state/federal funds for VA operations, directly advancing budget appropriations for a state agency without tax implications or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $258M to VA for fiscal year 2026, directly funding veterans' healthcare services under public health programs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $258M for DVA operations, directly funding veterans' services and programs through state/federal appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4123: $FY27 EPA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $536,333,587; Federal Funds $127,209,103; Total $663,542,690.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $663M for EPA operations via state/federal funds, directly funding government environmental programs as part of fiscal budgeting.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds EPA for environmental protection with $663M allocation, directly supporting regulatory enforcement and conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5720: $FY27 SECRETARY OF STATE

Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for Secretary of State's ordinary expenses, a routine budgetary action supporting government spending as a core aspect of fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5675: $FY27 ISBE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $10,720,733,500; Other State Funds $93,575,900; Federal Funds $4,398,349,500; Total $15,212,658,900.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15.21B in state/federal funds to Illinois State Board of Education, directly advancing public education budgeting and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $15.2B in state/federal funds to Illinois State Board of Education for FY27, directly supporting educational operations and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5630: $FY27 AGRICULTURE OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $33,781,300; Other State Funds $129,597,000; Federal Funds $56,568,400; Total $219,946,700.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $219.9M in state/federal funds for Agriculture Department operations, directly advancing fiscal management through budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4144: $FY27 SFM OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $76,527,220; Federal Funds $1,000,000; Total $77,527,220.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $77.5M for State Fire Marshal office, a government spending allocation supporting budget topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5673: $FY27 PPB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Procurement Policy Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $587,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $587k from General Funds to Procurement Policy Board, directly funding a state entity's operations per fiscal appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement State Budget

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