$DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS House SponsorsRep. Jawaharial Williams 2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee Appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of expanding education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions and supporting small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026. 2/11/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jawaharial Williams 2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee