Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB4593      — $DNR-PUBLIC MUSEUMS

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allocates $5 million for capital grants to public museums.

This legislation provides funding to the Department of Natural Resources for making permanent improvements at public museums. It aims to support museums by enhancing their facilities through capital grants.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may benefit from improved facilities and exhibitions in public museums.

Summary

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of capital grants to public museums for permanent improvement. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  3. Assigned to Appropriations-General Services Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4593      do?
Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of capital grants to public museums for permanent improvement. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB4593     ?
HB4593      is sponsored by Kimberly Du Buclet (Democrat) and Kevin John Olickal (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4593     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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