Illinois Legislative News: May 26, 2025
Third Reading Consulting Group
The Illinois General Assembly has a lot of work ahead of it and is under increasing pressure to complete important legislative items with just one week of scheduled session remaining in the spring session. In the upcoming days, lawmakers are anticipated to file a number of significant omnibus bills, such as:
The FY 2026 Budget Bill
The FY 2026 Budget Implementation Bill (BIMP)
Medicaid Omnibus
Energy Omnibus
Revenue Omnibus
Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Omnibus
Transit funding and reform packages
Elections Omnibus
Given the limited fiscal flexibility this year, these omnibus packages are expected to be more modest than in previous sessions. On top of that, the Governor’s Office has signaled that lawmakers may need to return later this summer to revisit the budget and other measures tied to federal funding. With so much uncertainty surrounding federal budget negotiations in Washington, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to craft a state budget that won’t require adjustments once Congress acts. The ripple effects could significantly impact Illinois’ revenue assumptions and spending priorities.
Important Upcoming Dates – Statewide
May 31 – Adjournment