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SB 3685

$ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL

104th Regular Session Introduced by Robert Peters

Provides two grants totaling $1,920,000 to the Illinois Humanities Council via IAC ($1,670,000) and DNR ($250,000) for humanities programs and Illinois America 250th Commemoration.

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 3685

Legislative Bill Summary: SB3685 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title

Illinois Humanities Council (appropriations)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes targeted appropriations to support the Illinois Humanities Council.
  • Specifically, it provides funding for a grant from the Illinois Arts Council to the Illinois Humanities Council, and a separate grant via the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for activities related to the Illinois America 250th Commemoration.
  • The overarching goal is to support humanities programming and statewide commemorative efforts connected to the 250th anniversary of America.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • General Revenue Fund appropriations:
    • $1,670,000 (to the Illinois Arts Council) for a grant to the Illinois Humanities Council.
    • $250,000 (to the Department of Natural Resources) for a grant to the Illinois Humanities Council.
  • Purpose of funds:
    • The $1,670,000 grant is for general grant support of the Illinois Humanities Council (specific program details not enumerated in the text provided).
    • The $250,000 grant to DNR is for costs associated with the Illinois America 250th Commemoration, including general operating costs related to statewide commemoration efforts.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Illinois Humanities Council (IHC): Receives two separate appropriations:
    • A grant of $1,670,000 via the Illinois Arts Council (IAC).
    • A grant via the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) amounting to $250,000.
  • Illinois Arts Council (IAC): Acts as the conduit to administer the $1,670,000 grant to the IHC.
  • Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Administers the $250,000 grant to support Illinois America 250th Commemoration activities, including state-wide operating costs.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 5, 2026, by Sen. Robert Peters (co-sponsor: Robert Peters).
  • Committee Action: Assigned to Appropriations (February 17, 2026).
  • Rule/Reading Milestones: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established for May 15, 2026.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026, if enacted.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill is strictly an appropriations measure targeting humanities and commemoration activities, with no new policy changes or programmatic authorities beyond funding allocations.
  • Details on grant eligibility, how the funds are to be expended by the Illinois Humanities Council, and reporting requirements are not included in the text provided and would typically be governed by existing grant guidelines and statutory authorities of the IAC and DNR.

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

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