Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3915: $DHS

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $7,903,187,633; Other State Funds $1,871,862,304; Federal Funds $4,142,198,501; Total $13,917,248,438.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $13.9B in state/federal funds for DHS operations, directly funding essential human services programs as part of budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3938: $METROPOLITAN PIER AND EXPO

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $278,023,500.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $278M in state funds to Metropolitan Pier Authority, directly advancing budgetary funding for a specific entity per appropriations language.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2025

SB 270: $CIL FUNDING

Appropriates $16,358,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services Rehabilitation Services Bureau for grants to independent living centers. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $16.3M from General Revenue Fund to fund essential independent living center grants, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1801: PROP TX-OMITTED PROPERTY

Amends the Property Tax Code. In counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that property that receives an erroneous homestead exemption for the current assessment year or for any of the 3 prior assessment years may be considered omitted property. Provides for penalties and interest to be imposed on that omitted property. Provides that any arrearage of taxes or interest that might have been assessed against that omitted property shall not be chargeable to certain bona fide purchasers of the property. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures tax revenue collection on erroneous homestead exemptions via penalties/interest, promoting fiscal responsibility in property tax management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 2938: $IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE

House Bill 2938 appropriates $90,000,000 to the Department of Transportation. This funding is specifically designated for various passenger rail services and will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $90M for passenger rail services, directly funding a state transportation program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $90M to DOT for passenger rail services, directly funding public transit infrastructure under Transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3950: $DOL

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Labor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $14,291,000; Other State Funds $5,700,000; Federal Funds $6,400,000; Total $26,391,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $26.39M in state/federal funds for Department of Labor operations, directly funding a state agency under government spending.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 3411: $SOS

Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Secretary of State for a recurring, permanent grant program for Illinois academic libraries. These grants shall be applied toward Open Education Resources. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3M from General Revenue Fund to fund library grants for Open Education Resources, directly advancing public education funding within state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $3M for OER grants in academic libraries, directly funding educational resources to enhance access and reduce costs for students and schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Libraries

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signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 21, 2026

SB 2645: FIRE STATION REHABILITATION

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall award grants to not-for-profit fire departments exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (in addition to units of local government) for the rehabilitation or construction of fire stations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via grants to non-profit fire departments for station rehabilitation, directly funding public safety infrastructure through government spending.90% confidence

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2590: $ISU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $82,175,300; Other State Funds $30,000; Total $82,205,300.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $82.2M in state funds to Illinois State University, directly funding a public institution through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds Illinois State University with $82M, directly supporting higher education as part of education topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1319: MOTOR FUEL TX-PROCEEDS

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, of the proceeds that are deposited into the Road Fund, $27,000,000 shall be transferred each month to the Department of Transportation to be distributed to municipalities of the State, counties of the State, and road districts of the State according to a specified formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $27M monthly from Road Fund to local entities for infrastructure, aligning with funding essential public services per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $27M monthly from Road Fund to DOT for municipal/county road infrastructure funding per specified formula.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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