Bill
HB 3905
Funds the Illinois State Police Merit Board’s ordinary costs ($1,432,900) and creates a $3,500,000 cadet program, effective July 1, 2025.
HB 3905 – State Police Merit Board Appropriations (Introduced 2025)
Overview
HB 3905 is an appropriations bill that would fund the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Police Merit Board and establish funding for a cadet program within the Illinois State Police, effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill specifies the source of funds and the exact purposes for each appropriation.
Key Provisions
- Section 5: Appropriates $1,432,900 for the State Police Merit Board’s ordinary and contingent expenses. Source: State Police Merit Board Public Safety Fund.
- Section 10: Appropriates $3,500,000 for all costs associated with a cadet program for the Illinois State Police. Source: State Police Merit Board Public Safety Fund.
- Section 99: Sets July 1, 2025 as the effective date of the Act.
Fiscal Impact
- Total appropriation under the bill: $4,932,900 (from the State Police Merit Board Public Safety Fund), categorized as “Other State Funds.”
- The primary allocations cover ongoing operational costs for the Merit Board and the establishment/maintenance of a cadet program.
Administration and Timeline
- Introduced: February 25, 2025 by Rep. Robyn Gabel.
- Initial referrals and actions include: filed February 21, 2025; first reading February 25, 2025; referred to Rules Committee (and subsequently to State Affairs); read in committee and further actions noted as part of the 2025 legislative proceedings.
- Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as indicated) with subsequent actions showing standard committee referrals and readings.
Sponsors
- Primary sponsor: Rep. Robyn Gabel.
Who Is Affected
- State Police Merit Board and its administrative functions (operating expenses).
- Illinois State Police, via the cadet program funded by this appropriation.
- Cadet program participants and related recruitment/training activities.
Notes
- This is an annual appropriations measure focused on funding rather than policy changes. The cadet program funding suggests an emphasis on recruitment or training pipelines for the Illinois State Police.
- The bill’s effective date is July 1, 2025, aligning with the state fiscal year.
Sponsor Statement (Context)
- Authored by Rep. Robyn Gabel, the bill proposes targeted funding levels to support the Merit Board’s ordinary operations and to establish a cadet program within the Illinois State Police, consistent with the general government approach of annual fiscal appropriations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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