b'2025 END OF SESSION ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCECONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE 2025 SPRING END OF SESSION REPORTIntroduction to the 2025 Spring End of Session Report .1 From Lou Sandoval, President & CEO, Illinois Chamber of Commerce Employment 2Bills Passed Both Houses2 As the 2025 Spring legislative session concludes, I want to take a moment to reflect on the Illinois Chamber of Energy .7 Commerces work over the past several months and highlight how weve continued to advance a pro-growth, Energy Omnibus .7 pro-business, and pro-Illinois agenda. Carbon Capture and Sequestration 7 It has been an active Spring session. While progress on key issues was sometimes uneven, activity under the PFAS 7 dome in Springfield was nearly nonstop, with only brief scheduled breaks from late January through May. In Environmental Justice .7 total, more than 7,000 bills and resolutions were filed this session. Of those, the Illinois Chambers government Low Carbon Fuel Standard8 affairs team actively tracked over 1,500 proposals that could impact the states business community. You can Isolated Wetlands 8 view our legislative agenda published earlier this year here. Environmental Penalties .8 We take pride in being a steadfast voice for businesses of all sizes, from local job creators to some of the Environment .9 worlds most recognized brands. Now in my second year as President & CEO, I remain committed to seizing Healthcare 11 every opportunity to promote our mission: to position Illinois as a competitive, innovative, and vibrant place to Summary .11 do business. This begins with establishing meaningful relationships with lawmakers and demonstrating that Governors Healthcare Priorities .11 the business community can be a genuine partner in advancing solutions for long-term growth. Late Session Movement 12 While legislators have returned to their districts, many critical issues remain unresolved. Chief among them 2025 Illinois Chamber Healthcare Priorities .13 are mass transit reform and long-term, sustainable system funding. Equally pressing are discussions sur-Infrastructure .15 rounding energy reliability and affordability, which continue to influence the broader economic landscape in Mass Transit Governance Reform and Funding Dominate Spring Illinois. Additionally, structural challenges to the states budget persist, including considerations of costly changes to the States Tier 2 pension system, and will demand careful engagement in the months ahead. Transportation Discussions15The whirlwind of May reminded us of a critical truth:when business isnt at the table, bad policy occursChamber-supported Only Retain for a Reason Initiative Passes Both Houses . Our collective presencematterswith Strong Bipartisan Support 17 . Without strong advocacy from the business community, legislative outcomes can, No Procurement Omnibus Filed in the House or Senate .17 and often do, impose unintended consequences that hinder innovation, investment, and job creation in Illinois. Local Government 17 Thats why the Illinois Chamber exists. We are here to serve as your voice in Springfield. To advocate, educate, Procurement .18 and engage in real time to protect and promote the interests of our diverse membership. State Regulation & Reports .18 We also recognize and appreciate the pragmatic, bipartisan leadership shown by many members of the Gener-Transportation Systems .19 al Assembly. Thesebridge builders are essential to crafting balanced, forward-thinking policy that benefits Vehicles & Safety 20 both residents and employers across the state. Public-private collaboration is a necessity and something we Tax21 deeply appreciate. 2025 Spring Session - Tax and Budget Overview 21 This report outlines our legislative engagement across seven core areas:Employment, Energy, Environment, FY26 Budget Legislation 21 Healthcare, Infrastructure, Tax, and Technology. These pillars represent the heart of our government relations FY26 Revenue Omnibus 22 efforts this spring. While not exhaustive, the report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the issues weve FY26 Business Development Packages Incorporated into the Tax Bill .24 tracked, the coalitions weve led, and the legislation weve helped pass or stop. FY26 Budget Implementation Bill (BIMP) 24 As always, none of this work is possible without you. Thank you for your continued partnership, engagement, Substantive Tax & Finance Bills .25 and trust. You empower our team to speak on behalf of Illinois businesses and ensure that your interests are Bills Passed Both Houses25 both represented and championed. We are honored to lead that charge, and we remain unwavering in our com-Major Legislation Stopped 25 mitment to building a stronger Illinois through a stronger business community. Chamber-Supported Housing Bill Builds Momentum 26Bills Considered But Not Passed .26 Sincerely,Issues to Watch 27Tech .28Priority Legislation 28 Lou SandovalOther Legislation .29 President and CEOQuestions? Please contact govrelations@ilchamber.org Illinois Chamber of Commerce1|END OF SESSION REPORT'