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Robyn Gabel introduced HB3934 in the Illinois House on Feb. 21, 2025, during the general assembly session 104, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Insurance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $123,750,000; Total $123,750,000."

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill allocates $123.75 million for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, to cover the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Department of Insurance. The appropriations include funds from various state funds designated for specific purposes, such as personnel services, the state employees' retirement system, social security, group insurance, and other operational costs. Specific allocations are made to the Insurance Producer Administration Fund, the Insurance Financial Regulation Fund, the Public Pension Regulation Fund, and the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund. The bill also sets aside funds for the implementation of the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange and supports initiatives related to parity compliance advocacy and consumer education. The act outlines exact amounts for various departments within the Insurance Department to ensure their operations, including combating insurance fraud and healthcare access.

Robyn Gabel has proposed another 69 bills since the beginning of the 104th session.

Gabel graduated from Beloit College in 1975 with a BA and again in 1997 from Loyola University School of Law at Chicago with an MJ.

Robyn Gabel is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 18th House District. She replaced previous state representative Julie Hamos in 2010.

Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.

You can read more about bills and other measures here.

Bill Number	Date Introduced	Short Description
HB3934	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Insurance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $123,750,000; Total $123,750,000.
HB3876	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $11,192,940,000; Other State Funds $94,075,900; Federal Funds $4,581,352,000;Total $15,868,367,900.
HB3877	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Early Childhood for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $11,716,800.
HB3878	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Chicago State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $41,334,600: Other State Funds $3,307,000; Total $44,641,600.
HB3879	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Eastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $49,395,200; Other State Funds $7,000; Total $49,402,200.
HB3880	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governors State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows; General Funds $27,376,700.
HB3881	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $82,175,300; Other State Funds $30,000; Total $82,205,300.
HB3882	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Northeastern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows; General Funds $41,981,500.
HB3883	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of Northern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $103,639,900; Other State Funds $22,000; Total $103,661,900.
HB3884	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Southern Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $231,786,400; Other State Funds $1,266,000; Federal Funds $0; Total $233,052,400.
HB3885	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Western Illinois University for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $58,531,300; Other State Funds $10,000;Total $58,541,300.
HB3886	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the University of Illinois for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $730,106,200; Other State Funds $9,558,700;Total $739,664,900.
HB3887	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Board of Higher Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $33,791,800; Other State Funds $16,630,000; Federal Funds $5,622,111; Total $56,043,911.
HB3888	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Community College Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $360,974,400; Other State Funds $121,395,000; Federal Funds $51,000,000; Total $533,369,400.
HB3889	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $831,447,600; Other State Funds $30,180,000; Federal Funds $59,461,100; Total $921,088,700.
HB3890	02/21/2025	Appropriates $38,275,200 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3891	02/21/2025	Appropriates $36,365,100 to the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3892	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Capital Development Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $500,000: Other State Funds $48,867,400:Total $49,367,400.
HB3893	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $182,191,670: Other State Funds $2,149,841,888: Federal Funds $2,493,793,066: Total $4,825,826,624.
HB3894	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Juvenile Justice for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $153,851,600; Other State Funds $13,000,000; Total $166,851,600.
HB3895	02/21/2025	Appropriates $400,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Courts Commission for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3896	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $98,946,100; Other State Funds $211,728,300; Federal Funds $180,734,473;Total $491,408,873.
HB3897	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $27,747,500; Other State Funds $598,020,700; Federal Funds $1,601,143,852;Total $2,226,912,052.
HB3898	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $2,071,048,900; Other State Funds $114,500,000; Total $2,185,548,900.
HB3899	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $121,109,300; Federal Funds $8,000,000; Total $129,109,300.
HB3900	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Military Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $22,601,500; Other State Funds $6,100,000; Federal Funds $40,410,700; Total $69,112,200.
HB3901	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Prisoner Review Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $5,693,200; Other State Funds $185,000; Total $5,878,200.
HB3902	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $84,037,400.
HB3903	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $72,980,321; Federal Funds $1,000,000;Total $73,980,321.
HB3904	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois State Police for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $452,520,100; Other State Funds $467,350,000; Federal Funds $40,000,000; Total $959,870,100.
HB3905	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Police Merit Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $4,932,900.
HB3906	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $4,899,739,695; Federal Funds $15,924,125; Total $4,915,663,820.
HB3907	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department on Aging for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $1,796,285,529; Other State Funds $13,373,800; Federal Funds $212,788,800; Total $2,022,448,129.
HB3908	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Children and Family Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $1,610,462,600; Other State Funds $846,568,900; Federal Funds $15,816,600; Total $2,472,848,100.
HB3909	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $200,000; Federal Funds $4,959,500; Total $5,159,500.
HB3910	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $720,000; Other State Funds $300,000; Total $1,020,000.
HB3911	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $14,861,800; Other State Funds $2,997,900; Total $17,859,700.
HB3912	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $9,358,579,800; Other State Funds $35,543,402,100; Federal Funds $400,000,000; Total $45,301,981,900.
HB3913	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Human Rights Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $5,952,300.
HB3914	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Human Rights for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $19,247,900; Other State Funds $5,600,000; Federal Funds $4,794,800; Total $29,642,700.
HB3915	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $7,903,187,633; Other State Funds $1,871,862,304; Federal Funds $4,142,198,501; Total $13,917,248,438.
HB3916	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $292,182,000; Other State Funds $302,071,874; Federal Funds $1,120,531,838; Total $1,714,785,712.
HB3917	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Veteran Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $160,460,600; Other State Funds $71,321,965; Federal Funds $2,691,400; Total $234,473,965.
HB3918	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Governor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 as follows: General Funds $17,940,000; Other State Funds $3,800,000; Total $21,740,000.
HB3919	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $3,012,000; Other State Funds $100,000; Total $3,112,000.
HB3920	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the State Treasurer for State fiscal year 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3921	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations from various funds to the Office of the Secretary of State for its ordinary and contingent expenses in State fiscal year 2026. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3922	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $11,990,000; Other State Funds $15,606,000; Total $27,596,000.
HB3923	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $38,190,000; Other State Funds $114,383,700; Federal Funds $79,525,300; Total $232,099,000.
HB3924	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Arts Council for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $24,440,800; Federal Funds $1,325,000; Total $25,765,800.
HB3925	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Commerce Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $80,116,100; Federal Funds $250,000; Total $80,366,100.
HB3926	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $3,080,000; Other State Funds $4,200,000; Total $7,280,000.
HB3927	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Environmental Protection Agency for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $538,365,638; Federal Funds $127,354,278; Total $665,719,916.
HB3928	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Executive Ethics Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $12,242,100; Other State Funds $2,986,600; Total $15,228,700.
HB3929	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $10,646,100; Other State Funds $1,610,800; Total $12,256,900.
HB3930	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $193,223,000.
HB3931	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Gaming Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $275,745,000; Total $275,745,000.
HB3932	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $628,300; Other State Funds $82,700; Total $711,000.
HB3933	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Innovation and Technology for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $291,142,900; Other State Funds $768,869,700; Total $1,060,012,600.
HB3935	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Liquor Control Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $13,876,400; Total $13,876,400.
HB3936	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of the Lottery for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $3,291,277,000; Total $3,291,277,000.
HB3937	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $4,800,000; Other State Funds $639,463,400; Total $644,263,400.
HB3938	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $278,023,500.
HB3939	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $104,161,333; Other State Funds $409,606,767; Federal Funds $128,060,500; Total $641,828,600.
HB3940	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Property Tax Appeal Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $13,716,800.
HB3941	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Racing Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $5,072,100; Total $5,072,100.
HB3942	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Revenue for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $53,038,700; Other State Funds $1,411,072,700; Federal Funds $500,000; Total $1,464,611,400.
HB3943	02/21/2025	Appropriates $32,196,800 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements for the 2026 fiscal year. Appropriates $1,000,000 from the Elections Special Projects Fund to the State Board of Elections for operational expenses, grants, and reimbursements. Appropriates $3,511,000 from the Personal Property Tax Replacement Fund to the State Board of Elections for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Appropriates $11,661,100 from the Help Illinois Vote Fund to the State Board of Elections for implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3944	02/21/2025	Appropriates $4,500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for historic preservation purposes. Appropriates $900,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission for deposit into the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Fund. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3945	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Central Management Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $2,746,833,200; Other State Funds $5,358,897,000; Total $8,105,730,200.
HB3946	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Civil Service Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $535,000.
HB3947	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $4,349,000.
HB3948	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Employment Security for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $19,055,000; Other State Funds $5,000,000; Federal Funds $500,266,800; Total $524,321,800.
HB3949	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Labor Relations Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $2,549,200.
HB3950	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Labor for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $14,291,000; Other State Funds $5,700,000; Federal Funds $6,400,000; Total $26,391,000.
HB3951	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Procurement Policy Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $567,000.
HB3952	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Employees' Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $1,974,735,420.
HB3953	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Retirement System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $2,124,412,632; Other State Funds $215,000,000; Total $2,339,412,632.
HB3954	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for teacher retirement contributions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $7,047,506,738.
HB3955	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the State Universities Civil Service System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $1,510,000.
HB3956	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $31,010,900.
HB3957	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses.
HB3958	02/21/2025	Appropriations and Reappropriations for capital projects for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Effective Immediately.
HB3959	02/21/2025	Makes appropriations and reappropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
HB3960	02/21/2025	Appropriates $847,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judicial Inquiry Board for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3873	02/20/2025	Appropriates $60,549,700 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services for operational expenses, awards, grant, permanent improvements, and pretrial services reimbursements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Makes other appropriations to the Office. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3874	02/20/2025	Appropriates $628,298,600 to the Supreme Court for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the judicial system and various judicial programs. Effective July 1, 2025.
HB3705	02/07/2025	Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Act's short title.
HB3706	02/07/2025	Amends the Illinois Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the applicability and scope of the Act.
HB3707	02/07/2025	Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the Article regarding nonprofit risk organizations.
HB3708	02/07/2025	Amends the Township Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the use of terms.
HB2375	01/31/2025	Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish and provide oversight for a program of supportive living facilities (SLFs), provides that beginning January 1, 2026, the Department shall electronically publicize a list of SLF sites selected in accordance with the Code. Requires the list to be updated at least once annually.
HB1453	01/21/2025	Creates the Northeast Regional Drinking Water Authority Act. Contains only a short title provision.
HB1504	01/21/2025	Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that no later than July 1, 2025, over-the-counter choline dietary supplements for pregnant persons shall be covered under the medical assistance program. Effective immediately.
HB1328	01/14/2025	Creates the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Authorizes a qualified patient with a terminal disease to request that a physician prescribe aid-in-dying medication that will allow the patient to end the patient's life in a peaceful manner. Contains provisions concerning: the procedures and forms to be used to request aid-in-dying medication; the responsibilities of attending and consulting physicians; the referral of patients for determinations of mental capacity; the residency of qualified patients; the safe disposal of unused medications; the obligations of health care entities; the immunities granted for actions taken in good faith reliance upon the Act; the reporting requirements of physicians; the effect of the Act on the construction of wills, contracts, and statutes; the effect of the Act on insurance policies and annuities; the procedures for the completion of death certificates; the liabilities and penalties provided by the Act; the construction of the Act; the definitions of terms used in the Act; and other matters. Effective 6 months after becoming law.