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SB 4080

$FY27 COURTS COMMISSION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

The bill appropriates $400,000 from the General Revenue Fund for 2026-2027 to cover the Courts Commission’s ordinary and contingent expenses.

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Bill Summary · SB 4080

Summary of SB 4080 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • This bill appropriates funding to support the Courts Commission. Specifically, it directs General Revenue Funds to cover ordinary and contingent expenses for the Commission.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026.

Key provisions

  • Section 5: Allocates $400,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Courts Commission for its ordinary and contingent expenses. The appropriation is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as necessary to cover ongoing operating costs and contingencies.
  • Section 99: Provides that the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Amount and funding source

  • Total appropriation: $400,000.
  • Source: General Revenue Fund (state operating funds).
  • Purpose: To support the Courts Commission’s regular operations and any contingent or unforeseen expenses related to its work.

Who is affected

  • The primary beneficiary is the Illinois Courts Commission, which will receive funding to administer its duties, cover staff, administrative costs, and potential unforeseen expenditures.
  • Indirectly, oversight of state judicial administration and related court operations may be affected by the Commission’s enhanced or stabilized budgeting.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill is introduced for the 2025-2026 session and becomes effective July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the 2026 fiscal year.
  • No other substantive policy changes or reforms to Court procedures are included beyond the funding allocation.

Additional notes

  • The bill appears to be a straightforward appropriation measure without new policy mandates or structural changes to the Courts Commission.
  • The sponsor shown is Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr. (co-sponsor listed).

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

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