Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB3605      — $PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Last action — Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Appropriates $5 million for grants to public radio and television stations in Illinois.

This bill allocates $5 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Arts Council. The funds are intended for grants to support public radio and television stations along with related administrative expenses.

Summary

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Arts Council for grants to public radio and television stations and related administrative expenses under the Public Radio and Television Grant Act. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  6. Assigned to Appropriations

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3605      do?
Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Arts Council for grants to public radio and television stations and related administrative expenses under the Public Radio and Television Grant Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3605     ?
SB3605      is sponsored by Steve Stadelman (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), and Darby A. Hills (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3605     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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