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SB 2094

FISCAL NOTE ACT-NOTE REQUIRED

104th Regular Session Introduced by Erica Harriss

SB 2094 mandates fiscal notes on all Illinois bills to provide lawmakers and public transparent cost estimates before legislative votes.

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Bill Summary · SB 2094

Legislative bill overview

SB 2094 requires that fiscal notes be prepared and attached to all bills before they receive consideration. The bill establishes a procedural mandate ensuring economic impact analysis accompanies legislative proposals through the Illinois legislative process.

Why is this important

Fiscal notes provide lawmakers and the public with concrete cost estimates and budgetary impacts before voting on legislation. This transparency mechanism helps prevent surprise expenses and allows informed decision-making about how public funds will be spent or affected.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation timeline: Requiring fiscal notes on all bills could slow the legislative process if resources are insufficient, potentially creating backlogs or delays in bill consideration
  • Accuracy and scope disputes: Disagreement may arise over what costs should be included, how far into the future estimates should extend, and who bears responsibility for inaccurate projections
  • Exemptions and application: Questions about whether emergency bills, technical amendments, or bills with minimal fiscal impact should be subject to the same requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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