WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 3038

Relating to education; and declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session

Creates a voluntary Illinois Youth and Government Fund via a $1 minimum income tax checkoff to grant funds for YMCA Youth and Government; administered by DCEO; effective immediately.

Chapter 386, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 24, 2025.
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 3038

Summary — HB 3038 (2025)

Relating to education; creates an income tax checkoff and fund to support the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program. Declares an emergency; effective upon becoming law (Chapter 386, 2025 Laws — Governor signed June 24, 2025).

Purpose

To establish a voluntary individual income tax checkoff and a dedicated state fund to collect contributions for grants that support the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program. The bill directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to administer those grants.

Key provisions

  • Creates the Illinois Youth and Government Fund as a special fund in the State treasury (new Section 5.1030 to the State Finance Act).
  • Adds a checkoff provision to the Illinois Income Tax Act (new 35 ILCS 5/507MMM):
    • For taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the state’s standard individual income tax form must include an option enabling taxpayers to contribute to the Illinois Youth and Government Fund.
    • Taxpayers may designate a contribution (minimum $1) directly on their return. Contributions will reduce the taxpayer’s refund or increase the amount due as applicable; if an increased payment is not remitted, the designated contribution is reduced accordingly.
    • The checkoff does not apply to amended returns.
  • Moneys in the Fund are to be used by DCEO to make grants supporting the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program.

Who is affected

  • Individual Illinois taxpayers: may voluntarily contribute (minimum $1) via a checkoff on their individual income tax return.
  • Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program: potential recipient of grant funding from the Fund.
  • Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: responsible for administering grants from the Fund.
  • State Comptroller/Treasurer and tax form administrators: responsible for handling fund deposits and adding the checkoff on tax forms.

Fiscal / administrative impact

  • Voluntary, donor-funded mechanism; fiscal impact depends on uptake by taxpayers. No direct mandatory appropriation is created by the text.
  • Administrative duties for DCEO and tax form printers to implement the checkoff and manage grants and receipts.

Statutes amended / effective date

  • Adds 35 ILCS 5/507MMM to the Illinois Income Tax Act (checkoff).
  • Adds 30 ILCS 105/5.1030 to the State Finance Act (creates Fund).
  • Became law June 24, 2025; takes effect upon becoming law (immediate effect).

Legislative actions (highlights)

  • Introduced by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (filed Feb 6, 2025).
  • Passed both chambers (House concurred in Senate amendments June 13, 2025).
  • Signed by legislative leaders and Governor; Chapter 386 (2025 Laws).

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

Sign in to ask a question.