HB5085 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VETS ASSISTANCE COMM-BUDGET
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
330 ILCS 45/9  from 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
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee