HB5689 Summary

• Appropriates $67,047,200 total to the Illinois Department of Military Affairs for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, consisting of $20,536,500 in General Funds, $6,100,000 in Other State Funds, and $40,410,700 in Federal Funds.

• Allocates $19,701,500 from General Revenue Fund for statewide operations including $17,000,000 for operational expenses, $2,700,000 for Lincoln's Challenge program, and $1,500 for State Officers' Candidate school.

• Appropriates $8,600,000 from Federal Support Agreement Revolving Fund for Lincoln's Challenge and $14,610,700 for Army/Air Reimbursable Positions in facilities operations.

• Dedicates $5,000,000 from Illinois Military Family Relief Fund for grants to Illinois National Guard members and armed forces members called to active duty after September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

• Provides additional funding for Army National Guard facilities operations ($17,200,000), historic artifact preservation ($35,000), youth programs ($1,000,000), and military justice expenses ($100,000).