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HB 5032

BUDGET-BIMP CHANGES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Fred Crespo

Requires at least 2 business days' advance notice to appropriations committees before any amendments to budget implementation or omnibus appropriations bills are heard in any commi

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Bill Summary · HB 5032

Overview

HB5032 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) would require advance notice to appropriations committees before any amendments to budget implementation bills or omnibus appropriations bills are heard in committee. The bill adds a new provision to the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and takes immediate effect upon becoming law.

Purpose and intent

  • To increase transparency and legislative oversight by ensuring appropriations committees are informed about amendments to budget-related bills at least two business days before those amendments are heard in any committee.
  • Aims to give appropriations committees time to review proposed changes that affect the state budget before they advance in the legislative process.

Key provisions

  • New provision added: 15 ILCS 20/50-37 (Sec. 50-37) – Additions to budget implementation bill or omnibus bill.
    • Any amendment to a budget implementation bill or to an omnibus appropriations bill must be reported to the applicable appropriations committee of each chamber of the General Assembly at least 2 business days before being heard in any committee.
  • Effective date: The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Affected entities

  • General Assembly appropriations committees in both chambers (House and Senate).
  • Legislative staff and policymakers involved in budget implementation and omnibus appropriations bills.
  • Other stakeholders who rely on timely visibility into budget amendments (state agencies, advocates, and the public) indirectly benefit from enhanced notice requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The requirement applies to amendments proposed to budget implementation bills or omnibus appropriations bills.
  • Notice timeline: at least 2 business days before the amendment is considered in any committee hearing.
  • The bill does not alter the substance of budgetary decisions; it sets a notice requirement intended to improve deliberation and oversight.
  • Effective immediately, meaning the obligation would apply to amendments proposed after the bill’s enactment.

Summary of potential impact

  • Pros:
    • Improves transparency and allows appropriations committees to review changes with more lead time.
    • Strengthens legislative oversight over amendments that affect state spending and fiscal policy.
  • Cons:
    • Could slow the consideration of budget-related amendments if notice periods are not met or if there are tight scheduling pressures.
    • Does not specify consequences for failure to provide notice, leaving enforcement details to subsequent rulemaking or legislative process.

Sponsor

  • Prime sponsor: Rep. Fred Crespo (Co-sponsor).

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