Bill > SB3459

This bill, titled the Road to Census 2030 Act of 2026, appropriates a total of $2,600,000 from the state's General Revenue Fund to prepare for the upcoming 2030 Census. Specifically, $500,000 is allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services for expenses related to establishing a 2030 State Census Office, planning a statewide funding opportunity, and convening an advisory panel. Another $500,000 is designated for the Office of the Secretary of State to plan a public communications campaign and establish a 2030 Complete Count Commission. Finally, $1,600,000 is provided to the Department of Public Health for its Demographer's office to prepare for Census 2030, coordinate with local governments on the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program, and distribute sub-grants to participating tribal and local governments, particularly those in areas historically undercounted. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3459&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104