Bill > HB1772

This bill amends the State Finance Act to modify how funds from the Cannabis Regulation Fund are allocated. Specifically, the bill changes the existing 8% transfer to the Local Government Distributive Fund by providing detailed instructions for how those funds should be used. The new allocation breaks down the 8% as follows: 2% will be used to fund law enforcement training programs that focus on de-escalation techniques, officer safety, and high-risk traffic stops; 2% will be used to purchase body cameras; 2% will be available for law enforcement to use at their discretion; 1% will be allocated to counties for pretrial services costs; and 1% will be allocated to counties for juvenile expungement-related expenses. This replaces the previous language that broadly allowed funds to be used for crime prevention, training, and interdiction efforts related to illegal cannabis markets and driving under the influence. The bill ensures more specific and targeted use of cannabis-related tax revenues, with a focus on law enforcement training, transparency (through body cameras), and supporting county-level judicial processes.

Budget and Finance

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1772&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104