Legislative Leaders, Governor Pritzker Announce FY24 Budget Agreement

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joined Governor JB Pritzker and Senate President Don Harmon on Wednesday to announce an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The agreed budget prioritizes fiscal responsibility while making transformative investments in early childhood and higher education, public safety, workforce development, behavioral and mental health services, and more.

“Today’s agreement proves once again that Democrats can produce a state budget that is both fiscally responsible and compassionate at the same time,” said Speaker Welch. “We will pass a budget that is balanced, it’ll make smart investments in the services people need, and it will be a reflection of the values we share as Illinoisans.”

“From the beginning, I vowed to work with the General Assembly to bring fiscal sanity to Illinois while restoring a compassionate state government that invests in the things that build a stronger economy and future. I’m pleased to say that’s exactly what this balanced budget does, for the fifth time in a row,” said Governor Pritzker. “From violence prevention, higher education and K-12 funding, and filling teacher vacancies, to more workforce development, and enhanced behavioral health services, this budget makes historic investments that will benefit our state for years to come.”

“We’ve put together a responsible balanced budget that recognizes our shared goals and commitment to making progress on key issues for the people of Illinois,” said Senate President Harmon.