SB2982

$DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2982 allocates $700,000 for employee ownership education and support for small businesses.

Illinois SB2982 appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The funds are designated for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership. This grant aims to expand education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions. It also supports small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jul 2

Senate

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

May 28

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

May 19

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy