Sen. Elgie Sims

Primary SB 2562

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$GUARDIANSHIP & ADVOCACY COMM

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $14,861,800; Other State Funds $2,997,900; Total $17,859,700.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $17.86M in state funds to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, directly funding an essential program through budget appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Mar 4, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4164

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds from General Revenue Fund to fund the State Appellate Defender's expenses, advancing budget allocation for essential legal services.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds appellate defender office, ensuring defendant representation in appeals, protecting civil rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence

In committee Feb 26, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4088

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 GOV OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Governor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 as follows: General Funds $19,750,000; Other State Funds $5,800,000; Total $25,550,000.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4137

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 PRB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Prisoner Review Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $6,458,800; Other State Funds $185,000; Total $6,643,800.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.6M for Prisoner Review Board operations, directly supporting state budget appropriations and fiscal management.95% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Prisoner Review Board operations, supporting correctional oversight and prisoner review processes within the criminal justice system.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4155

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 ICCB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Community College Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $343,131,200; Other State Funds $121,395,000; Federal Funds $51,000,000; Total $515,526,200.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $515M in state/federal funds for Illinois community colleges, directly funding essential public education programs under budgetary provisions.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $515.5M for Illinois community college operations, directly funding higher education institutions per fiscal year appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4119

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 CDB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Capital Development Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $57,543,600.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4104

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 LABOR OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Labor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $14,822,800; Other State Funds $6,250,000; Federal Funds $6,400,000; Total $27,472,800.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $27.47M to Department of Labor for FY27, directly funding state government operations under budget appropriations.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $27.47M to Department of Labor for FY27, funding core labor enforcement and employment services without restrictions.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4131

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$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.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $587k from General Funds for Procurement Policy Board operations, directly funding state budget execution per appropriation language.90% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4157

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$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.

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

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4147

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 EIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Eastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $49,884,200; Other State Funds $7,000; Total $49,891,200.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $49.89M in state funds to Eastern Illinois University for FY27, directly supporting public higher education funding within state budget appropriations.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $49.8M in state funds for Eastern Illinois University's operations, directly supporting higher education funding as per bill summary.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track