HB5085 - 104th General Assembly
VETS ASSISTANCE COMM-BUDGET
Last Action
Hearings
Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing Mar 18 2026 5:00PM Stratton Building Room 413 Springfield, ILStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
330 ILCS 45/9from Ch. 23, par. 3089
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that for each fiscal year after January 1, 2027, each Veterans Assistance Commission shall prepare a budget and publish the budget on its official website. Provides that a public hearing on the contents of the budget shall occur within 30 days of its publication. Provides that the budget must be approved by the full Commission membership and by the county board of the county where the Veterans Assistance Commission is organized. Requires each Veterans Assistance Commission to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as its respective county or the largest sponsoring government entity based on financial contribution, not population. Provides that all Veterans Assistance Commissions are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 2/10/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/04/2026 | House | Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee |
