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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, each State's Attorney whose term begins after July 1, 2026 shall be compensated at the rate of 100% of the mean of the amount paid to the resident circuit judges in the county courthouse for the State's Attorney.. Provides that the State shall furnish 66 2/3% of the total annual compensation to be paid to each State's Attorney in the State based on the salary in effect on December 31, 1988, and 100% of the increases in salary taking effect after December 31, 1988. Provides that the amount shall be paid from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund. Provides that the county shall be responsible for the State and federal income tax reporting and withholding and the employer contributions under the Illinois Pension Code.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates that State's Attorneys whose terms begin after that date will have their salaries set at 100% of the average salary paid to resident circuit judges in their county courthouse. The State will cover 66 2/3% of the total annual compensation based on the salary in effect on December 31, 1988, plus 100% of any salary increases after that date, with these funds coming from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund. However, counties will remain responsible for reporting and withholding State and federal income taxes, as well as making employer contributions to the Illinois Pension Code for these salaries.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin (on 02/20/2026)
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