Sen. Elgie Sims

Primary SB 4150

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 WIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Western Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $59,116,600; Other State Funds $10,000; Total $59,126,600.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $59.1M in state funds to Western Illinois University for FY27, directly supporting public education funding within state budget management.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $59.1M in state funds to Western Illinois University for FY27, directly funding higher education operations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4123

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$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.

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

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4118

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 EEC OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Executive Ethics Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $12,234,200; Other State Funds $3,293,400; Total $15,527,600.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15.5M for Executive Ethics Commission's expenses, directly funding a state agency's operations within fiscal budgeting.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4153

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 SIU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $234,246,700; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Total $235,512,700.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $235.5M state funds to SIU for public education, a core public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $235.5M in state funds to Southern Illinois University for FY27, directly supporting higher education funding as per topic description.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4106

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 DMA OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Military Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $25,882,300; Other State Funds $6,100,000; Federal Funds $43,210,700; Total $75,193,000.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $75.19M for military department operations, directly funding state budget allocations without tax changes or cuts.90% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4148

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 GSU OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $27,650,500.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $27.65M in General Funds for Governors State University, directly funding a public institution through state appropriations.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $27.65M in General Funds for Governors State University's operations, directly funding higher education institutions per topic description.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4130

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 ICDD OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $220,000; Other State Funds $0; Federal Funds $5,263,500; Total $5,483,500.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5.48M in state/federal funds to support developmental disabilities services, directly advancing state budget priorities for essential public programs.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4110

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 DOR OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: General Funds $36,408,900; Other State Funds $620,134,100; Federal Funds $500,000; Total $657,043,000.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds Department of Revenue operations for tax collection/administration, directly supporting fiscal management and tax system functionality without tax rate changes.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4112

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 IDOT OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $5,760,285,739; Federal Funds $14,911,796; Total $5,775,197,535.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5.77B for DOT operations, directly funding essential state infrastructure program through appropriations.95% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5.775B to IDOT for FY27 operations, directly funding transportation infrastructure and services through state/federal appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 4143

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$FY27 SPMB OCE

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Police Merit Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: Other State Funds $2,432,900.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.4M in state funds for State Police Merit Board operations, directly advancing budget allocation for a state agency.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track