Fiscal Note (Illinois Tollway Authority)
It is estimated that the bilingual pay supplement would result in an annual increase in direct expenditures of $5,948 (5-year cost estimate: $31,579 (assuming 3% annual inflation but no other changes). This amount would be paid from the Tollway’s operating budget. There is no foreseen long-range fiscal effect beyond this recurring expense. The reporting requirement is expected to be absorbed into the agency's existing operational budget; no new staff, funds, or other resources would be required for reporting compliance. Stipend amounts, eligibility, and duration would be subject to union negotiations.