DeLaRosa Passes Smart, Compassionate State Budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, ends this year’s spring legislative session by passing a comprehensive state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 that meets the needs of Illinoisans, without any extreme funding cuts or tax impositions on Illinois residents.

 

“It was really important to me that we pass a state budget that accurately reflects the needs of communities across Illinois,” said DeLaRosa. “There were a lot of negotiations, but I’m confident that the budget we passed will deliver for the hard-working people of our state—especially those who have been disproportionately affected by decisions made at the federal level.”

 

DeLaRosa passed a compassionate state budget with the goal of delivering where Washington isn’t. While the federal agenda seems set on increasing everyday expenses and cutting essential programs, DeLaRosa is prioritizing the needs of her community through…

• Greater food security and resources for those affected by SNAP cuts.
• More accessible housing opportunities, including fully funding homelessness prevention.
• Healthcare access for our state’s most vulnerable by investing in federally-qualified health centers and safety net hospitals.
• Providing local governments and school districts with tools needed for property tax relief, including full funding for the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF).
• Supporting a back-to-school sales tax holiday and investing in affordable school lunches.
• Pausing a new increase in the state gas tax that would have taken effect this summer.

 

“There’s a lot of uncertainty around federal aid, so we’re focusing on what we can control through this comprehensive, compassionate budget. I see how hard the families in my community work every day. Their needs were my top priority through session and budget negotiations, and will continue to be at the forefront of my mind as I return home,” said DeLaRosa.

 

The state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 passed early in the morning on June 1.