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HB5624Introduced in the House

$DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS

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Introduced by Jawaharial Williams, District 10

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of expanding education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions and supporting small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

February 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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