IL HB3992

Appropriates $152,809,500 total for the Department of Veterans' Affairs fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, comprised of $73,466,900 from General Funds, $77,639,300 from Other State Funds, and $1,703,300 from Federal Funds.

Funds Central Office operations at $10,494,600 and Veterans' Field Services at $5,690,900 from General Revenue Fund.

Appropriates $4,430,900 for Illinois Veterans' Home at Chicago and operational funding for four regional veterans homes (Anna, Quincy, LaSalle, Manteno) totaling approximately $76,287,200 from combined General Revenue and facility-specific funds.

Provides $250,000 for Illinois Warrior Assistance Program, $4,000,000 from Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund for veteran services including PTSD, homelessness, and disability benefits, and $223,000 for specially adapted housing.

Takes effect July 1, 2017, contingent upon passage of Senate Bill 2063 (Unbalanced Budget Response Act).