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IL SB1699

IL SB1699
NONCITIZEN COST TRANSPARENCY


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Noncitizen Population Spending Transparency Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with relevant State agencies, shall prepare an annual report identifying all State spending on services and resources for noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. Sets forth reporting requirements. Provides that, on or before November 15, 2025, and each year thereafter, the Department of Human Services shall submit the report to the General Assembly. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall post and maintain the report on its publicly available website. Provides that the Department of Human Services is authorized to coordinate efforts with other State agencies to prepare and submit a cohesive report for the General Assembly. Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, beginning with budgets prepared for fiscal year 2027, the budgets submitted by the Governor and appropriations made by the General Assembly for all executive branch State agencies must include a detailed accounting of all proposed spending on noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Noncitizen Population Spending Transparency Act, which requires the Department of Human Services to prepare and submit an annual comprehensive report detailing all state spending related to noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. The report must include specific information such as total expenditures, funding sources, the number of individuals impacted, and contracts awarded for services across various categories like emergency shelter, healthcare, education, legal services, and job support. Starting November 15, 2025, the department must submit this report to the General Assembly and make it publicly available on its website. Additionally, the bill amends the State Budget Law to mandate that beginning with fiscal year 2027, the Governor's budget and legislative appropriations must include a detailed accounting of proposed spending specifically for noncitizen and asylum-seeking populations. This legislation aims to increase transparency and provide a clear overview of state resources allocated to these populations, allowing for better public understanding and legislative oversight of such expenditures.

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills (on 03/19/2025)

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