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SB 2563

Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase the limit of diversion to.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Briggs Hopson and 2 co-sponsors

SB2563 would appropriate $5,952,300 from General Revenue for FY2025 to HRC ($3,681,300) and ITIRC ($2,271,000); effective July 1, 2025 if enacted; died in committee.

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Bill Summary · SB 2563

Summary — SB 2563 (104th General Assembly, 2025)

Status: Died in Committee (3/4/2025)
Introduced: 2/25/2025 by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Classification/Subjects: Appropriations (Appropriations A, Appropriations E); appropriations, legislative funding

Note about title discrepancy: The bill header/title provided (“Working Cash‑Stabilization Reserve Fund; increase the limit of diversion to.”) does not match the body and synopsis. The bill as introduced is an appropriations measure funding the Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. This summary reflects the bill text and synopsis.

Purpose / Intent

To appropriate General Revenue Fund dollars to cover the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Human Rights Commission (HRC) and to provide funding specifically for the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission (ITIRC) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Key Provisions

  • Total appropriation from the General Revenue Fund: $5,952,300 (as shown in the bill preface).
  • Section 5: Appropriates $3,681,300 (or so much as may be necessary) from the General Revenue Fund to the Human Rights Commission for operational expenses.
  • Section 10: Appropriates $2,271,000 (or so much as may be necessary) from the General Revenue Fund to the Human Rights Commission for the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission.
  • Effective date: The act would take effect on July 1, 2025, if enacted.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Illinois Human Rights Commission — operational budget for investigations, hearings, staff, and administrative functions.
  • Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission — funding to support its ongoing work (investigations, reviews, legal/administrative activities).
  • Source of funds: General Revenue Fund (state operating funds).

Potential Impact

  • If enacted, the bill would provide operating resources for HRC and ITIRC for FY beginning July 1, 2025, supporting case processing, staffing, hearings, and related administrative expenses.
  • No changes to law or program structure are included — the bill only appropriates funds.
  • As introduced, the appropriation language allows flexibility (“or so much thereof as may be necessary”), which is typical for agency operating appropriations.

Procedural / Timeline Notes

  • Introduced and first read: 2/25/2025 (filed by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.).
  • Referred to multiple committees (Assignments; Appropriations; Health & Human Services).
  • Legislative history entries show readings and referrals, but the bill ultimately “Died In Committee” on 3/4/2025 and did not become law.

Sponsor: Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

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

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