Sen. Elgie Sims

Primary SB 2544

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$DHFS

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $9,358,579,800; Other State Funds $35,543,402,100; Federal Funds $400,000,000; Total $45,301,981,900.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $45.3B in state/federal funds for DHFS, directly advancing public healthcare funding through budget appropriations.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $45.3B in state, federal, and other funds to operate the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, directly funding healthcare services and programs.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2603

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT AGENCIES

Maddy summarySB 2603 is a funding bill that allocates specific amounts from Illinois' General Revenue Fund to support various legislative agencies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It provides $4,514,600 for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability's operations, $1,500,000 for pension contributions to the State Employees' Retirement System for legislative staff, and smaller sums for agencies like the Legislative Audit Commission ($475,000) and the Legislative Reference Bureau ($4,365,360). The bill covers ordinary operational expenses, equipment purchases, and pension contributions for these agencies. It does not create new policies or directly affect the public beyond funding internal legislative functions.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific General Revenue Fund amounts to legislative agencies, supporting fiscal management and operational needs of state government bodies.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2575

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$PRISONER REVIEW BOARD

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Prisoner Review Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $5,693,200; Other State Funds $185,000; Total $5,878,200.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5.88M to Prisoner Review Board for fiscal operations, directly funding a state agency under budget appropriations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2592

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$SIU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $231,786,400; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Federal Funds $0; Total $233,052,400.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $233M to Southern Illinois University, funding public higher education through state budget appropriations as part of fiscal management.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $233M to SIU for operations, directly funding higher education institutions per bill language.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2595

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $831,447,600; Other State Funds $30,180,000; Federal Funds $59,461,100; Total $921,088,700.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $921M to Illinois Student Assistance Commission for FY2025, directly funding state education programs through appropriations.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $921M to Student Assistance Commission for educational funding, directly advancing student financial support programs.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2534

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$DOC

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $2,071,048,900; Other State Funds $114,500,000; Total $2,185,548,900.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $2.185 billion for Department of Corrections operations, directly funding corrections within criminal justice system without restrictions.90% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2539

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$DOI

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Insurance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $123,750,000; Total $123,750,000.

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2589

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$WIU

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Western Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $58,531,300; Other State Funds $10,000; Total $58,541,300.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $58.5M in state funds to Western Illinois University, directly funding a public institution through government spending, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public service support.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationAllocates $58.5M in state funds to Western Illinois University for fiscal year 2025, directly supporting higher education funding and institutional operations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2543

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$DMA

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Military Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $22,601,500; Other State Funds $6,100,000; Federal Funds $40,410,700; Total $69,112,200.

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2554

In committee · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

$EXECUTIVE INSPECTOR GENERAL

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $10,646,100; Other State Funds $1,610,800; Total $12,256,900.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds Office of Executive Inspector General with $12.26M, supporting fiscal oversight and budget management per appropriation language.95% confidence

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track