HB4591

GA COMPENSATION-TRAVEL

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4591 amends the General Assembly Compensation Act to adjust allowances and expenses for state legislators.

HB4591 amends the General Assembly Compensation Act by adjusting the annual allowances for Illinois state legislators. It specifies that the allowance includes travel for legislative duties, operation of automotive equipment, telecommunications services, and compensation for legislative assistants. The allowance increases annually based on the lesser of the Employment Cost Index or 5%. The bill also outlines rules for the purchase and inventory of office equipment and the use of allowances during overlapping General Assembly terms.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

House

First Reading

Feb 3

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Jan 26

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield