Bill > HB5664

This bill appropriates a total of $5,596,500 from the General Revenue Fund, which is the state's primary operating fund, to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Specifically, $2,479,000 is allocated for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission itself, which refers to its day-to-day operational costs. An additional $2,867,500 is designated for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Business Enterprise Program, a program likely aimed at supporting businesses owned by minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups. Finally, $250,000 is set aside for the ordinary and contingent expenses related to a disparity study, which is a research effort to identify and analyze any systemic inequalities or disadvantages faced by certain groups. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5664&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104