Illinois state-government finances, comparable debt and interest figures, and the enacted budget.
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State debt outstanding$43.38BFY2024 · #7 of 50 · highest first
Interest expenditure$2.49BFY2024 · #3 of 50 · highest first
Total state tax collections$67.69BFY2024 · #4 of 50 · highest first
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Illinois · state comparison
State debt and interest
Compare state-government balances and interest expenditure from the same Census fiscal-year survey.
Illinois · FY2024$43.38B
Illinois rank#7among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$1.1TSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
State debt outstanding
Long-term debt outstanding plus short-term debt outstanding at fiscal year end.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states. Excludes local-government debt. Dollar ranks describe scale, not credit quality.
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Lower value · $728.59MHigher value · $166.39BStriped: unavailable
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Illinois · $43.38BFY2024 · Rank #7 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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State debt outstanding · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
$166.39B
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#2
New York
$120.59B
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#3
Texas
$70.05B
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#4
Massachusetts
$65.87B
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#5
New Jersey
$57.23B
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#6
Pennsylvania
$48.67B
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#7
Illinois · your comparison
$43.38B
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#8
Virginia
$33.73B
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#9
Connecticut
$33.27B
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#10
Ohio
$32.29B
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#11
Washington
$30.62B
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#12
Maryland
$25.9B
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#13
Michigan
$25.02B
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#14
Colorado
$23.57B
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#15
Wisconsin
$22.79B
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#16
Florida
$20.14B
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#17
Minnesota
$17.03B
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#18
Oregon
$16.91B
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#19
Louisiana
$16.09B
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#20
South Carolina
$15.36B
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#21
West Virginia
$15.08B
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#22
Georgia
$14.05B
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#23
North Carolina
$13.13B
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#24
Hawaii
$11.72B
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#25
Rhode Island
$11.41B
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#26
Alabama
$10.99B
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#27
Oklahoma
$10.15B
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#28
Kentucky
$10.08B
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#29
Tennessee
$9.03B
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#30
Indiana
$8.52B
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#31
Iowa
$8.06B
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#32
Arkansas
$8.05B
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#33
Mississippi
$7.72B
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#34
New Hampshire
$7.58B
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#35
Kansas
$7.16B
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#36
New Mexico
$7.12B
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#37
Missouri
$6.99B
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#38
Arizona
$6.88B
—
#39
Alaska
$5.72B
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#40
Utah
$5.55B
—
#41
Maine
$5.3B
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#42
North Dakota
$4.89B
—
#43
South Dakota
$4.67B
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#44
Delaware
$3.69B
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#45
Nebraska
$3.39B
—
#46
Nevada
$2.89B
—
#47
Montana
$2.76B
—
#48
Vermont
$2.67B
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#49
Wyoming
$1.26B
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#50
Idaho
$728.59M
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All measures use Census state-government records for FY2024. Categories describe collections; they do not rank statutory tax rates.
Illinois · FY2024$16.05B
Illinois rank#7among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$465.4BSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
General sales-tax collections
Census category T09.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states.
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Lower value · $0Higher value · $54.35BStriped: unavailable
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Illinois · $16.05BFY2024 · Rank #7 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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General sales-tax collections · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
$54.35B
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#2
California
$53.33B
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#3
Florida
$40.09B
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#4
Washington
$22.81B
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#5
New York
$19.99B
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#6
Ohio
$16.33B
—
#7
Illinois · your comparison
$16.05B
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#8
Pennsylvania
$15.6B
—
#9
New Jersey
$14.31B
—
#10
Tennessee
$14.08B
—
#11
Arizona
$13.16B
—
#12
Michigan
$12.7B
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#13
North Carolina
$12.16B
—
#14
Indiana
$10.96B
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#15
Massachusetts
$9.4B
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#16
Georgia
$9.01B
—
#17
Minnesota
$8.49B
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#18
Nevada
$8.4B
—
#19
Wisconsin
$7.59B
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#20
Virginia
$7.4B
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#21
Maryland
$6.85B
—
#22
South Carolina
$6.44B
—
#23
Connecticut
$6.23B
—
#24
Kentucky
$5.8B
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#25
Missouri
$5.26B
—
#26
Mississippi
$5.07B
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#27
Arkansas
$5.07B
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#28
Louisiana
$4.87B
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#29
Hawaii
$4.79B
—
#30
Colorado
$4.67B
—
#31
Iowa
$4.64B
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#32
Utah
$4.63B
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#33
Alabama
$4.59B
—
#34
Kansas
$4.33B
—
#35
New Mexico
$4.33B
—
#36
Oklahoma
$3.81B
—
#37
Idaho
$3.09B
—
#38
Nebraska
$2.97B
—
#39
Maine
$2.35B
—
#40
West Virginia
$1.82B
—
#41
South Dakota
$1.68B
—
#42
Rhode Island
$1.63B
—
#43
Oregon
$1.34B
—
#44
North Dakota
$1.32B
—
#45
Wyoming
$1.01B
—
#46
Vermont
$597.33M
—
#47
Alaska
$0
—
#47
Delaware
$0
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#47
Montana
$0
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#47
New Hampshire
$0
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Illinois · FY2024$41.13B
Illinois rank#4among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$1.02TSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Public welfare current operations
Current operations for public welfare institutions and other public welfare, excluding capital and transfers.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states.
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Lower value · $1.09BHigher value · $156.71BStriped: unavailable
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Illinois · $41.13BFY2024 · Rank #4 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Public welfare current operations · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
$156.71B
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#2
New York
$97.35B
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#3
Texas
$57.32B
—
#4
Illinois · your comparison
$41.13B
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#5
Florida
$40.11B
—
#6
Ohio
$39.77B
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#7
Pennsylvania
$39.34B
—
#8
Massachusetts
$34.12B
—
#9
North Carolina
$30.64B
—
#10
New Jersey
$28.06B
—
#11
Arizona
$26.02B
—
#12
Michigan
$24.37B
—
#13
Virginia
$23.68B
—
#14
Minnesota
$23.37B
—
#15
Indiana
$22.93B
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#16
Maryland
$21.61B
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#17
Kentucky
$20.54B
—
#18
Oregon
$20.47B
—
#19
Washington
$19.6B
—
#20
Georgia
$18.99B
—
#21
Louisiana
$18.69B
—
#22
Tennessee
$16.42B
—
#23
Wisconsin
$16.26B
—
#24
Missouri
$15.65B
—
#25
Oklahoma
$14.57B
—
#26
Colorado
$13.6B
—
#27
South Carolina
$12.84B
—
#28
New Mexico
$10.72B
—
#29
Iowa
$10.26B
—
#30
Alabama
$9.73B
—
#31
Arkansas
$8.67B
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#32
Mississippi
$8.08B
—
#33
Utah
$6.91B
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#34
Kansas
$6.84B
—
#35
Nevada
$6.62B
—
#36
West Virginia
$6.24B
—
#37
Maine
$5.7B
—
#38
Nebraska
$4.97B
—
#39
Connecticut
$4.88B
—
#40
Rhode Island
$4.54B
—
#41
Hawaii
$4.14B
—
#42
Delaware
$3.97B
—
#43
Idaho
$3.73B
—
#44
Alaska
$3.27B
—
#45
Montana
$2.89B
—
#46
New Hampshire
$2.72B
—
#47
Vermont
$2.69B
—
#48
North Dakota
$2.09B
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#49
South Dakota
$1.95B
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#50
Wyoming
$1.09B
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Illinois · FY2024$75.67B
Illinois rank#6among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$2.04TSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Current operation expenditure
Sum of Census current-operation expenditure categories, excluding capital outlay, interest, and assistance/subsidy expenditure.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states. This FY2024 comparison differs in scope and period from Illinois’s FY2027 appropriations and Fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 audit shown below.
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Lower value · $4.01BHigher value · $287.03BStriped: unavailable
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Illinois · $75.67BFY2024 · Rank #6 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Current operation expenditure · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
$287.03B
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#2
New York
$161.37B
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#3
Texas
$136.18B
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#4
Florida
$86.61B
—
#5
Pennsylvania
$77.15B
—
#6
Illinois · your comparison
$75.67B
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#7
Ohio
$66.77B
—
#8
New Jersey
$64.53B
—
#9
Massachusetts
$61.38B
—
#10
North Carolina
$59.01B
—
#11
Michigan
$57.27B
—
#12
Virginia
$53.45B
—
#13
Washington
$49.82B
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#14
Georgia
$45.19B
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#15
Maryland
$45.06B
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#16
Oregon
$41.41B
—
#17
Arizona
$38.71B
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#18
Minnesota
$38.1B
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#19
Indiana
$37.4B
—
#20
Kentucky
$36.94B
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#21
Wisconsin
$34.5B
—
#22
Missouri
$34.43B
—
#23
South Carolina
$32.85B
—
#24
Colorado
$32.73B
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#25
Louisiana
$31.67B
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#26
Tennessee
$31.12B
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#27
Alabama
$26.99B
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#28
Oklahoma
$24.28B
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#29
Utah
$22.7B
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#30
New Mexico
$21.94B
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#31
Connecticut
$21.22B
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#32
Iowa
$19.89B
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#33
Kansas
$18.39B
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#34
Hawaii
$16.62B
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#35
Mississippi
$16.46B
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#36
Arkansas
$16.28B
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#37
West Virginia
$13.19B
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#38
Nevada
$12.43B
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#39
Nebraska
$10.41B
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#40
Maine
$10.12B
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#41
Delaware
$9.24B
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#42
Rhode Island
$8.93B
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#43
Alaska
$8.4B
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#44
Idaho
$8.21B
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#45
New Hampshire
$7.12B
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#46
Montana
$6.44B
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#47
Vermont
$6.28B
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#48
North Dakota
$5.63B
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#49
South Dakota
$4.55B
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#50
Wyoming
$4.01B
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Net enacted appropriations across General Funds, other state funds, and federal funds. The total includes operating and capital authority after the official workbook's negative $6.272 billion revolving-funds adjustment.
Shares of the $67.8 billion in taxes reported as general revenue by Illinois's governmental activities. This denominator excludes federal grants, service charges, investment income, business-type activities, and locally collected property taxes.
Audited governmental-activity expenses by public function. This $105.0 billion accounting total excludes the state's separately reported business-type activities and is not the FY2027 appropriations total above.
Health and social services
$53.0B · 50.4%
Education
$24.4B · 23.2%
Intergovernmental revenue sharing
$9.3B · 8.8%
Transportation
$6.0B · 5.7%
General government
$4.2B · 4%
Public protection and justice
$3.5B · 3.3%
Economic development, regulation, environment, and interest
Audited government-wide activity for Illinois's primary government. Revenue is the sum of all program revenue and general revenue in the Statement of Activities; these are accounting results, not the FY2027 budget.
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20 of 20 reviewed Illinois actions · newest first
Jul 6, 2026 · H.R.9596 · Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026 · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.9596
Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026
Jul 6, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi · Sponsored
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Feasibility study on training programs for stars The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of any other appropriate executive agency shall jointly— (1) conduct a feasibility study regarding resources required to establish a program to provide STAR employees with pathways for acquiring further training and higher education, including fellowships, scholarships, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance, if the employee…
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Feasibility study on training programs for stars The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of any other appropriate executive agency shall jointly— (1) conduct a feasibility study regarding resources required to establish a program to provide STAR employees with pathways for acquiring further training and higher education, including fellowships, scholarships, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance, if the employee…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 22, 2026 · SB 3432 · REVENUE-LIVING WAGE STUDY · Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to AssignmentsIllinois Legislature · SB 3432
REVENUE-LIVING WAGE STUDY
May 22, 2026 · Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sen. Rachel Ventura · Sponsored
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Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Revenue shall conduct a study to determine the living wage in the State and shall make recommendations concerning how to increase the minimum wage to ensure residents of the State earn a living wage. Provides that, no later than July 1, 2027, the Department shall submit a report containing its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly. Repeals the provision on January 1, 2028.
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on May 22, 2026: Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Revenue shall conduct a study to determine the living wage in the State and shall make recommendations concerning how to increase the minimum wage to ensure residents of the State earn a living wage.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jan 15, 2026 · S.3664 · Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026 · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · S.3664
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
Jan 15, 2026 · Introduced
Sen. Tammy Duckworth · Sponsored
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Bureau of prisons annual summary report of disaster damage (a) In general The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Government Accountability Office, and the Inspector General of the Department of Justice an annual summary…
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional facilities, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's average daily prison population.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Average daily state-prison population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Bureau of prisons annual summary report of disaster damage (a) In general The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Government Accountability Office, and the Inspector General of the Department of Justice an annual summary…
In conducting the evaluation, the Secretary shall assess the outcomes of the grant activities carried out by each grant recipient, including outcomes related to health, education, child welfare, criminal justice involvement, or other measurable outcomes pertaining to wellbeing and societal impact. (h) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2033. (i) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered services The…
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median gross rent.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median gross rent · Residents who are foreign-born · Average daily state-prison population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
In conducting the evaluation, the Secretary shall assess the outcomes of the grant activities carried out by each grant recipient, including outcomes related to health, education, child welfare, criminal justice involvement, or other measurable outcomes pertaining to wellbeing and societal impact. (h) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2033. (i) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered services The…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 12, 2025 · H.R.3013 · To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans. · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.3013
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
May 12, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Delia C. Ramirez · Sponsored
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119 HR 3013 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median gross rent.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
119 HR 3013 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 2, 2025 · H.R.2595 · Building Child Care for a Better Future Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.2595
Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Apr 2, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Danny K. Davis · Sponsored
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Grants to improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (a) In general Section 418 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 618), as amended by section 2, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Grants To improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the preceding provisions of this section shall not apply to this subsection. (2) Appropriations (A) In…
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Grants to improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (a) In general Section 418 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 618), as amended by section 2, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Grants To improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the preceding provisions of this section shall not apply to this subsection. (2) Appropriations (A) In…
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Explore statements about budgets, government spending, deficits and public debt from FactVote’s Illinois candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
39 statements from 22 candidates
2026 Illinois Comptroller — General Election
2 candidates with matching statements · 3 statements
Unfortunately, Margaret Croke will not be the independent check-and-balance taxpayers deserve. She has worked directly for the governor in numerous positions, and he has helped bankroll her campaigns. Croke is a Springfield politician who has voted for the state’s budgets. She will simply be a rubbe…
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Unfortunately, Margaret Croke will not be the independent check-and-balance taxpayers deserve. She has worked directly for the governor in numerous positions, and he has helped bankroll her campaigns. Croke is a Springfield politician who has voted for the state’s budgets. She will simply be a rubber stamp, and it’s that lack of accountability that has gotten us into this mess.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Margaret has always governed with the belief that fiscal responsibility and protecting vulnerable communities go hand in hand, and she will bring that commitment to fighting for all Illinois families to the Comptroller’s office.
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Source topic or question: As Comptroller, Margaret Croke will lead with transparency, efficiency, and financial oversight.
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Margaret has always governed with the belief that fiscal responsibility and protecting vulnerable communities go hand in hand, and she will bring that commitment to fighting for all Illinois families to the Comptroller’s office.
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Taxpayers deserve to see a full picture of where our public money goes with true budget-to-billing transparency. As our Comptroller, Margaret will implement software systems to show the full lifecycle of our dollars from the line item in the state budget to the time the bills are paid and the money …
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Source topic or question: Transparency & Accountability
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Taxpayers deserve to see a full picture of where our public money goes with true budget-to-billing transparency. As our Comptroller, Margaret will implement software systems to show the full lifecycle of our dollars from the line item in the state budget to the time the bills are paid and the money is out the door impacting our communities.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Darren Bailey knows that hardworking families across Illinois are struggling under the weight of high taxes, rising utility bills, and skyrocketing costs of living. As governor, he will fight to lower taxes, cut wasteful government spending, and bring real fiscal responsibility back to Springfield. …
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Source topic or question: Making Illinois Affordable Again
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Darren Bailey knows that hardworking families across Illinois are struggling under the weight of high taxes, rising utility bills, and skyrocketing costs of living. As governor, he will fight to lower taxes, cut wasteful government spending, and bring real fiscal responsibility back to Springfield. Darren will champion policies that put more money back in the pockets of everyday Illinoisans, support small businesses, and attract new jobs to our state. It’s time to make Illinois a place where families can afford to live, work, and thrive again.
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Walk ins for everyone because everyone deserves DMV services; feasibility study for Drive up for the small transactions. Review the budget for waste and spending to allow discounts for Veterans and Seniors.
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Walk ins for everyone because everyone deserves DMV services; feasibility study for Drive up for the small transactions. Review the budget for waste and spending to allow discounts for Veterans and Seniors.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Many DMV offices have closed inconveniencing residents. Currently Kiosks exist in just 15 spots, mostly urban, leaving most of Illinois behind. My plan will offer kiosks in areas that are forgotten, speed up the Fast Lane service and update the 1980s systems risk hacks offering modern technology and…
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Many DMV offices have closed inconveniencing residents. Currently Kiosks exist in just 15 spots, mostly urban, leaving most of Illinois behind. My plan will offer kiosks in areas that are forgotten, speed up the Fast Lane service and update the 1980s systems risk hacks offering modern technology and innovativeness for all: a unified online portal will streamline services, present drive up services, maintaining cyber security while keeping you and your families data safe. I believe in hard work, high ethical standards, and a servant-minded leadership. Review the 885M spending budget for waste and fraud and bring relief to Veterans and Seniors on their vehicle registrations. Everyone deserves a leader who will put the people first. I'm committed to Faster, Fairer service for all! As your Constitutional Officer, I'm fit for duty and ready to go to work for you!
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Conservative leader with proven customer service experience to better meet the needs of the DMV office. Retired Liability Representative from ComEd and small business owner. Currently elected as Joliet Junior College Trustee and 23rd Precinct Committee. She’s also appointed to the Joliet Public Libr…
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Conservative leader with proven customer service experience to better meet the needs of the DMV office. Retired Liability Representative from ComEd and small business owner. Currently elected as Joliet Junior College Trustee and 23rd Precinct Committee. She’s also appointed to the Joliet Public Library. Her experience with budgets, management, customer relations, and professionalism prepared her for the roll as Secretary of State. She is ready and committed to serving all Illinoisans with excellence, integrity and will put the people first. She has 3 adult children and one dog.
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What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Illinois legislators and Illinois’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Illinois’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
18 matching sponsorships or proposals · 16 Illinois incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Mar 21, 2025 · House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Rep. Dagmara Avelar · Sponsored
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Creates the Community-Based Organization TRUST Act. Provides that, unless presented with a federal criminal warrant, or otherwise required by federal law, a community-based organization that receives grants or any other appropriation from the State shall not provide contact information or information concerning citizenship or immigration status in response to any immigration agent's inquiry or request for information regarding any individual. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General may adopt rules to administer and enforce the Act. Effective immediately.
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on March 21, 2025: House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.
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The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on the displayed foreign-born population share.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that, unless presented with a federal criminal warrant, or otherwise required by federal law, a community-based organization that receives grants or any other appropriation from the State shall not provide contact information or information concerning citizenship or immigration status in response to any immigration agent's inquiry or request for information regarding any individual.
U.S. representative for Illinois, District 7 · D–IL
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Danny K. DavisU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.2595
Building Child Care for a Better Future Act
Apr 2, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Danny K. Davis · Sponsored
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Grants to improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (a) In general Section 418 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 618), as amended by section 2, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Grants To improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the preceding provisions of this section shall not apply to this subsection. (2) Appropriations (A) In…
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Grants to improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (a) In general Section 418 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 618), as amended by section 2, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Grants To improve child care workforce, supply, quality, and access in areas of particular need (1) In general Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the preceding provisions of this section shall not apply to this subsection. (2) Appropriations (A) In…
U.S. representative for Illinois, District 3 · D–IL
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Delia C. RamirezU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.3013
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
May 12, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Delia C. Ramirez · Sponsored
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119 HR 3013 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median gross rent.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
119 HR 3013 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. La Shawn K. FordIllinois Legislature · HB 5764
ICJIA-LASER SIGHT PROGRAM
Jan 10, 2023 · House: Session Sine Die
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford · Sponsored
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Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall establish a program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip firearms used in the line of duty by law enforcement officers with laser sights. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, law enforcement officers may not purchase a laser sight purchased under the grant program when the law enforcement officer purchases the officer's service firearm after retirement. Provides that a laser sight purchased under this grant program shall be owned by the law enforcement agency that purchases the laser sight. Provides…
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 10, 2023: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall establish a program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip firearms used in the line of duty by law enforcement officers with laser sights.
Amends the Reimagine Public Safety Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall create an assault weapon and large capacity ammunition feeding device buyback program. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall purchase operable assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices from the owners of those weapons and devices who wish to sell them to the State. Provides that permanently inoperable assault weapons or large capacity ammunition feeding devices are ineligible for the buyback program. Provides that the buyback program shall permit the owners of firearms that are not assault…
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 7, 2025: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that subject to appropriation, the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention shall create an assault weapon and large capacity ammunition feeding device buyback program.
U.S. representative for Illinois, District 8 · D–IL
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Raja KrishnamoorthiU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.9596
Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026
Jul 6, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi · Sponsored
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Feasibility study on training programs for stars The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of any other appropriate executive agency shall jointly— (1) conduct a feasibility study regarding resources required to establish a program to provide STAR employees with pathways for acquiring further training and higher education, including fellowships, scholarships, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance, if the employee…
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Feasibility study on training programs for stars The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of any other appropriate executive agency shall jointly— (1) conduct a feasibility study regarding resources required to establish a program to provide STAR employees with pathways for acquiring further training and higher education, including fellowships, scholarships, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance, if the employee…
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