IL HB1976This bill proposes to allocate $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. The funds are intended to cover the board's regular and additional expenses for the fiscal year 2026. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
IL HB1976 is a house bill in the Illinois 104th General Assembly, sponsored by Tony McCombie (R), currently “Introduced” since January 29, 2025.
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The key recorded vote (House, March 12, 2025) ended 6–0 and passed.
Supporters of the bill would argue that even a small appropriation signifies the state's commitment to supporting educational labor relations. They may highlight the importance of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board in maintaining fair labor practices in education, suggesting that this funding will help ensure that the board can continue its essential work.
Critics might frame this bill as a trivial allocation that reflects a lack of serious investment in educational labor relations. They could argue that $2 is an insufficient amount to address the real needs of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, questioning the state's priorities in funding essential educational services.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
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What does IL HB1976 do?
This bill proposes to allocate $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. The funds are intended to cover the board's regular and additional expenses for the fiscal year 2026. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
How did the vote on IL HB1976 go?
The key recorded vote (House, March 12, 2025) ended 6–0 and passed.
What is the status of IL HB1976?
IL HB1976 is currently “Introduced” in the Illinois legislature.
Who sponsored IL HB1976?
Tony McCombie (R) sponsored IL HB1976.
