Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2959      — $DHS-BETTER LIFE BETTER LIVING

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 January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Appropriates $100,000 to support Better Life Better Living for Kidz operational expenses.

This bill provides $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for Better Life Better Living for Kidz. The funds will be used for operational expenses, aiming to support the organization's activities.

Summary

Appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Better Life Better Living for Kidz for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

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

  5. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 SB2959      do?
Appropriates $100,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Better Life Better Living for Kidz for operational expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB2959     ?
SB2959      is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2959     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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