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SB 4103

$FY27 DOIT OCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

SB 4103 appropriates FY27 state funding to Illinois DOIT's cybersecurity and education office to maintain operations and programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 4103

Legislative bill overview

SB 4103 is a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for Illinois's Department of Innovation and Technology (DOIT) Office of Cybersecurity and Education (OCE). The bill allocates state funding for the department's operations, technology infrastructure, and educational cybersecurity initiatives during the 2027 fiscal year. This is a routine appropriations measure that establishes the budget authority for the agency to function.

Why is this important

State appropriations bills are the mechanism through which government agencies receive funding to operate. Without passage, DOIT's cybersecurity and education programs would lack authorized spending, potentially affecting the state's digital security posture and cybersecurity workforce development efforts. This allocation directly impacts the state's ability to defend public systems and provide training in critical technology fields.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level specifics – The actual dollar amount allocated is not detailed in the bill title, so stakeholders may debate whether proposed funding is sufficient for cybersecurity needs in an era of increasing threats
  • Scope of "education" programs – Ambiguity about what educational initiatives are funded and who benefits (K-12, higher education, workforce training, etc.)
  • Competing budget priorities – During budget season, this funding comes at the opportunity cost of other state programs and services

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

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