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HB 3038

INC TX-YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr

HB 3038 establishes tax incentives or funding for Illinois Youth and Government civic engagement programs, advancing youth democratic participation through revenue code modifications.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3038

Legislative bill overview

HB 3038 creates or expands a "Youth and Government" program in Illinois, likely providing tax incentives or funding mechanisms to support youth civic engagement and government education initiatives. The bill has been referred through multiple committees (Revenue & Finance, Tax Policy) suggesting it involves tax code modifications or fiscal allocations.

Why is this important

Youth civics programs can increase democratic participation, political literacy, and engagement among young people. Given the referral to tax and revenue committees, this bill likely uses tax policy as a lever—either through credits, deductions, or appropriations—to fund or incentivize such programs, representing a public investment in civic infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax implications: If the bill creates tax credits or exemptions, it may reduce state revenue or raise questions about whether tax policy is the appropriate mechanism versus direct appropriations
  • Program definition and scope: The vague "Youth and Government" framing leaves unclear which youth populations are served, which organizations qualify, and what specific government participation activities are included
  • Accountability and outcomes: Questions about how program effectiveness will be measured, whether there are performance benchmarks, and how to prevent misuse of incentives

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

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