Report: General Assembly 2022

Important legislation supported by the League was passed by both Chambers during a spring session shortened by more than 1 ½ months because of the June 28 Primary Election. The General Assembly has 30 days to send newly passed legislation to the Governor, who has 60 days to sign it into law. Any vetoed legislation is returned to the General Assembly.

League-supported legislation now on the Governor’s desk for signing includes:

Budget: Permanently expands access to Illinois’ earned income credit

Education HB900 (Budget)

• Increases Evidence-Based funding for FY 2023

• Increases funding for Early Childhood Programs by 9%

• Provides funding for Minority Teacher Scholarships

Elections SB829: Provides for accessible vote by mail for Illinoisans with print disabilities.

Healthcare HB4343: Expands access to free and affordable healthcare to low income Illinois residents ages 42 and over.

Housing HB2775: A renter’s source of income cannot be used as grounds to deny them a lease.

Immigration SB3144: Ensures that the state has the infrastructure to provide legal representation for deportation cases.