Bill > SB2228

This bill amends two existing laws to implement a new fiscal accountability measure for the Illinois General Assembly. Specifically, starting in fiscal year 2026, if the General Assembly fails to pass a balanced budget by June 30th of the preceding year, the salaries of all General Assembly members and their officers will be withheld until a balanced budget is passed. The bill removes references to General Assembly member salaries from continuing appropriation provisions in the State Budget Law, which previously guaranteed minimum funding levels for legislative operations and salaries. Currently, General Assembly members receive an annual salary of $85,000, with additional compensation for leadership roles, and the bill maintains these salary structures while introducing the new budget-contingent payment mechanism. This legislation aims to create a direct financial incentive for legislators to complete the budget process on time and ensure fiscal responsibility by linking their compensation to the timely passage of a balanced budget.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2228&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104