HB5695 Summary

• Appropriates $237,468,400 total for the Department of Veterans' Affairs for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, comprising $169,387,500 in General Funds, $65,473,100 in Other State Funds, and $2,607,800 in Federal Funds

• Funds five state-run Illinois Veterans' Homes at Chicago ($27,030,900 from General Funds), Anna, Quincy, LaSalle, and Manteno with combined operational costs from multiple funding sources including home-specific funds

• Appropriates funds for Central Office ($9,150,700), Veterans' Field Services ($6,133,700), grants-in-aid for war veteran bonuses and dependent scholarships ($298,000), and support for homeless veterans programs

• Provides funding for specialized programs including the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program ($250,000), security and safety enhancements at all five homes ($1,250,000), diversity and inclusion initiatives ($500,000), and dental care for veterans ($1,000,000)

• Takes effect July 1, 2024