IL HB5547

Appropriates $213,754,355 to University of Illinois Board of Trustees for wage increases to State Universities Civil Service System employees beyond cost-of-living adjustments and collective bargaining agreements.

Appropriates funds to nine additional public university boards: Southern Illinois University ($47,509,594), Illinois State University ($26,490,518), Northern Illinois University ($21,866,044), Western Illinois University ($6,954,257), Northeastern Illinois University ($5,602,214), Eastern Illinois University ($5,446,424), Governors State University ($4,303,580), and Chicago State University ($3,539,369).

Wage increases are designated to close the pay gap between public university workers and other State employees in a fair and equitable manner.

Total appropriations from General Revenue Fund equal approximately $295.8 million for all public universities combined.

Act becomes effective July 1, 2024.