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This bill appropriates funds for the ordinary and contingent expenses, which refers to the day-to-day operational costs, of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Specifically, it allocates $11,314,500 from the General Revenue Fund, which is the state's main operating fund, and $3,900,000 from the Presidential Library and Museum Operating Fund, a dedicated fund for the institution's operations. Additionally, $7,113,300 is appropriated from the Tourism Promotion Fund, which supports initiatives that encourage tourism in the state. The bill also designates $2,000,000 from the Presidential Library and Museum Operating Fund for awards received to support the museum's operations and programming, bringing the total appropriation to $24,327,800. This legislation will take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5655&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104