HB5601

$CULTURAL DISTRICTS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5601 allocates $150 million to support State-designated cultural districts for operations and capital improvements.

Illinois HB5601 provides $150 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This funding is designated for grants to State-designated cultural districts, with $5 million allocated for district operations and another $5 million for capital improvements. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 27

4:00 PM

House Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee Hearing

May 20

4:00 PM

House Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

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

Apr 17

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Apr 17

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy