Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB5746

Introduced
4/15/26  

Caption

$DCEO-RESTAURANTS

Summary

HB5746 is a budget-related measure identified by the caption "$DCEO-RESTAURANTS," indicating it is tied to appropriations or spending administered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for restaurant-related purposes. Based on the available text, the bill appears to be a funding vehicle rather than a policy overhaul, and its core function is likely to authorize or direct state dollars for a specific restaurant or hospitality-related program, grant, or initiative. Because the bill text provided is incomplete, the exact mechanics are not visible here, but the caption suggests it would affect how state funds are allocated and managed within DCEO. Bills of this type typically amend appropriations or create line-item funding for a targeted sector, which can influence eligibility for grants, economic support, or recovery assistance for restaurants and related businesses.

Impact

HB5746 would likely affect state spending authority and the administration of DCEO funds for restaurant-related support, rather than broadly changing regulatory statutes. Its practical impact would be on the state budget and on restaurants, hospitality businesses, and any entities eligible for DCEO-administered assistance connected to the appropriation or program funded by the bill.

Sentiment

No committee transcript or vote record is available in the provided materials, so there is no direct evidence of support or opposition from lawmakers. The bill’s caption suggests a targeted economic-support measure, which often receives generally favorable treatment when aimed at restaurants or small businesses, but the available record does not show any formal debate or vote outcome.

Contention

There are no recorded committee discussions or votes in the provided context, so no specific points of contention can be identified from the source material. If the bill involves a dedicated appropriation, any disagreement would likely center on the size of the funding, the scope of eligible recipients, or whether DCEO should administer the program, but those issues are not documented here.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL HB4912

$DCEO-BCOE

IL HB5273

$DCEO-JTED

IL SB4032

$DCEO-BCOE

IL SB4054

$DCEO-JTED

IL SB4160

$FY27 DCEO

IL HB5732

$DCEO-YMCA

IL HB4648

$DCEO-JOLIET

IL HB4376

DCEO-TOURISM

IL SB2807

$DCEO-WHEATON

IL SB2803

DCEO-TOURISM

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.