Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB5499      — $DCEO-SHOP LOCAL

Last action — House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  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 February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allocates $5 million for local business support and awareness campaigns.

This bill provides $5 million in funding for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The funds will support initiatives to promote local shopping, multilingual outreach, and collaboration with state and local governments to boost business activities.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means potential support for local businesses through grants aimed at increasing customer traffic and awareness.

Summary

Appropriates the sum of $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to carry out shop local campaigns, multilingual public awareness efforts, and coordination with the State and the City of Chicago to rebuild foot traffic and restore confidence in affected business corridors. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  6. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5499      do?
Appropriates the sum of $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to carry out shop local campaigns, multilingual public awareness efforts, and coordination with the State and the City of Chicago to rebuild foot traffic and restore confidence in affected business corridors. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB5499     ?
HB5499      is sponsored by Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5499     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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