House Bill No. 7287, also known as Public Act No. 25-168, outlines the state budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, with various appropriations from the General Fund for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill introduces new funding allocations for several state agencies, including the Legislative Management, Auditors of Public Accounts, and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity, among others. Notable insertions include funding for personal services, specific programs like the Veterans’ Opportunity Pilot, and the Freedom of Information Commission, with total appropriations reflecting an increase in funding across various sectors. The bill also makes adjustments to existing appropriations, such as a reduction in funds for Early Voting and new funding for the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to state funding aimed at enhancing services and support.

Additionally, the bill proposes significant funding allocations for public safety, workforce development, and community services, with key insertions for crisis intervention services, law enforcement training partnerships, and fire training schools. It emphasizes community development and housing, with increased funding for the Department of Housing, particularly for housing and homeless services. The bill also addresses educational initiatives, with increased funding for various programs, including the School-Based Diversion Initiative and the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program. Overall, House Bill No. 7287 aims to enhance state services, improve educational outcomes, and support community welfare through targeted funding increases and new program initiatives, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency in the budget process.

Statutes affected:
New Bill: 3-123l, 3-13i, 51-47, 12-217n, 12-217j, 5-141d, 3-115b, 51-9c, 12-806b, 32-7h, 32-39g, 2-36, 2-36b, 4-73, 4-68r, 4-67z, 1-124, 1-125, 8-169hh, 8-169jj, 8-169kk, 8-169ll, 8-169nn, 8-169pp, 54-56q, 54-56r, 7-576a, 12-18b, 32-610, 12-330ll, 7-313h, 7-313g, 20-340, 31-53c, 31-55a, 9-218, 51-344b, 18-81qq, 49-41c, 12-195h, 7-254, 12-93, 12-94, 12-95, 12-93a, 12-81cc, 12-81ii, 18-81pp, 54-251, 54-252, 54-253, 54-254, 54-257, 52-571m, 52-146w, 20-579a, 52-155a, 54-155a, 9-139a, 9-14a, 9-236, 10-262h, 10-215m, 10-183t, 10-17g, 10-252a, 10-221w, 10-264i, 10-508, 14-11b, 12-217ee, 12-263p, 12-263q, 12-263r, 12-263aa, 3-114c, 3-114m, 12-412, 12-543, 12-704e, 3-22f, 3-22h, 3-22i, 3-22k, 3-22m, 3-22o, 3-22p, 12-743, 3-22u, 12-217zz, 12-7d, 12-7c, 3-37, 12-81oo, 53-344b, 32-7z, 4-66aa, 22-38a, 20-86c, 20-93, 20-94, 20-94a, 20-96, 20-97, 20-126i, 20-126k, 20-71, 20-74d, 20-195c, 20-195o, 20-195t, 12-81
Public Act No. 25-168: 3-13i, 51-47, 12-217n, 12-217j, 5-141d, 3-115b, 51-9c, 12-806b, 32-7h, 32-39g, 2-36, 2-36b, 4-73, 4-68r, 4-67z, 1-124, 1-125, 8-169hh, 8-169jj, 8-169kk, 8-169ll, 8-169nn, 8-169pp, 54-56q, 54-56r, 7-576a, 12-18b, 32-610, 12-330ll, 3-123l, 20-340, 31-53c, 31-55a, 9-218, 51-344b, 18-81qq, 49-41c, 12-195h, 7-254, 12-93, 12-94, 12-95, 12-93a, 12-81cc, 12-81ii, 18-81pp, 52-571m, 52-146w, 20-579a, 52-155a, 54-155a, 9-139a, 9-14a, 9-236, 10-262h, 10-215m, 10-183t, 10-17g, 10-252a, 10-221w, 10-264i, 10-508, 14-11b, 12-217ee, 12-263p, 12-263q, 12-263r, 12-263aa, 3-114c, 3-114m, 12-412, 12-543, 12-704e, 3-22f, 3-22h, 3-22i, 3-22k, 3-22m, 3-22o, 3-22p, 12-743, 3-22u, 12-217zz, 12-7d, 12-7c, 3-37, 12-81oo, 53-344b, 32-7z, 7-313h, 7-313g, 4-66aa, 7-34a, 22-38a, 20-86c, 20-93, 20-94, 20-94a, 20-96, 20-97, 20-126i, 20-126k, 20-71, 20-74d, 20-195c, 20-195o, 20-195t, 12-81, 3-39j, 3-39k, 3-39l, 3-39p, 3-39q, 3-39r, 12-91