Bill > HB3891

This bill appropriates a total of $36,365,100 to the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor (SAAP) for fiscal year 2026, funding various operational expenses across multiple budget categories and funds. The appropriation covers personal services for collective bargaining and administrative units, retirement system contributions, social security contributions, and group insurance costs. Key funding sources include the General Revenue Fund ($25,046,900), State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's County Fund ($3,373,500), and Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund ($4,394,700). Notable new or increased allocations include a $6,900,000 grant to the Cook County State's Attorney for appeals, $225,000 for training programs, $100,000 for continuing legal education, $2,900,000 from the Narcotics Profit Forfeiture Fund, and $50,000 from the Special Federal Grant Fund. The bill also includes $500,000 from the Cannabis Expungement Fund to help local State's Attorneys facilitate expungement petitions for minor cannabis offenses. The appropriation covers expenses such as contractual services, rent, travel, equipment, telecommunications, and specific programs like criminal justice training and pre-trial release support. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3891&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104