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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Library System Act. Increases the amounts to be provided by the State Librarian for annual library system grants, for annual grants to qualified public libraries in the State, and for annual school library grants. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Library System Act to increase the funding allocated for various library grants. Specifically, it raises the per capita and per square mile funding for annual Library System grants, increases the per capita grants for qualified public libraries, and boosts the per student grant amount for school libraries, with a minimum grant amount also being raised. These changes aim to provide greater financial support to library systems, public libraries, and school libraries across the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Martha Deuter (D)*,
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Mike Coffey (R),
Michael Crawford (D),
Lisa Davis (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Wayne Rosenthal (R),
Rick Ryan (D),
Dan Swanson (R),
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (on 02/19/2026)
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