Budget & Taxes

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 3896: $CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO AUTH

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $98,946,100; Other State Funds $211,728,300; Federal Funds $180,734,473;Total $491,408,873.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $491M in state/federal funds for Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority operations, directly supporting budget appropriations for a state agency.95% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 4025: $METRO MOBILITY AUTHORITY

Appropriates $1,500,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Additional Operating Funding Fund. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5B from General Revenue Fund to fund Metropolitan Mobility Authority, directly increasing public service funding per budget/tax indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates $1.5B to Metro Mobility Authority for operating funds, directly funding transportation infrastructure and services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 2832: SHORT LINE RAILROAD ACT

Creates the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Modernization Act. Provides that (i) any railroad company that is located wholly or partly within the State and that is classified by the United States Surface Transportation Board as a Class II or a Class III railroad and (ii) any owner or lessee of a rail siding, industrial spur, or industry track located on or adjacent to any railroad in the State may apply to the Department of Transportation for an income tax credit. Provides that the amount of the credit shall be equal to 50% of the qualified railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year, but not to exceed certain specified limitations. Provides that the credit may be transferred to an eligible transferee. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for rail infrastructure, offering tax relief to qualifying railroad entities per bill's tax credit provision.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides income tax credits for rail infrastructure modernization, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 1505: SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT

Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Renews the program for incentive periods beginning on or after July 1, 2025 and ending on or before June 30, 2032. Removes language concerning the Put Illinois to Work Program for the second series of incentive periods. Provides that the term "full-time employee" means an individual who is employed for a basic wage for at least 35 hours each week (currently, employed for a basic wage for at least 35 hours each week or renders any other standard of service generally accepted by industry custom or practice as full-time employment). Provides that a net increase in the number of full-time Illinois employees shall be treated as continuous if a different new employee is hired as a replacement within 8 weeks after the position becomes vacant (currently, a reasonable time). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 1505 renews a small business tax credit program, providing tax relief for job creation. This directly advances tax incentives that support small business growth and economic development, aligning with budget/tax policy support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tags Small Business

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SB 2643: $ISBE-CURRICULUM MANDATES

Appropriates $4,000,000 to the State Board of Education for costs associated with the implementation of inclusive curriculum mandates under the School Code. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4M for curriculum implementation, funding a public education program under state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $4M for implementing inclusive curriculum mandates, directly funding K-12 curriculum development and equity initiatives under School Code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1948: $CEI-TECH

Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 from General Revenue Fund to fund Commission on Equity and Inclusion's expenses, advancing fiscal support for a state commission's operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 1892: INC TX-DIGITAL MEDIA CREDIT

Creates the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit Act. Entitles interactive digital media companies that meet certain requirements to an income tax credit. Sets forth the amount of the credit. Authorizes taxpayers to take the credit beginning in the taxable year in which the company has met the investment requirement. Provides for the transfer of credits. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for digital media companies, providing tax relief to incentivize investment, aligning with fiscal support for business growth and economic development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates tax credit for interactive digital media companies, directly funding the technology sector per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2025

SB 2433: $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 & TaxesAllocates $26.282M + $5.925M from state funds to public STEM academy, funding essential education program per budget appropriation.90% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3236: INC TAX-MANUFACTURING

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to 10% of the manufacturing capital expenditures incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year or, if the taxpayer is located in a rural or economically challenged area, 15% of the manufacturing capital expenditures. Provides that the total amount of credits awarded under those provisions may not exceed $10,000,000 for any particular taxpayer in any taxable year, except that, if the capital investment is made in a rural or economically challenged area, then the maximum amount of the credit shall be $20,000,000. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 10-15% income tax credit for manufacturing capital expenditures, providing targeted tax relief to businesses, aligning with pro-business tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 2481: $TRADESWOMEN BUILD NATIONS

Appropriates $250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council to support the Tradeswomen Build Nations 2025 conference. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $250k from General Revenue Fund to fund a conference, advancing budget allocation for workforce development programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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