# Illinois HB1266: AUDITOR GENERAL-DOGE ACT

Illinois HB1266, AUDITOR GENERAL-DOGE ACT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by John M. Cabello (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-05-14 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB1266
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: AUDITOR GENERAL-DOGE ACT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-10
- Last action: 2025-05-14, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
- Sponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Department of Government Efficiency Act. Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency in the Office of the Auditor General for certain purposes. Provides that the Office of the Auditor General shall provide administrative and other support to the Department. Provides that the Department shall be led by a Board of Directors, chaired by a Chairperson elected annually at the first meeting of the year from among the directors. Lists 5 directors, including the Auditor General or the Auditor General's designee and 4 directors appointed by leaders of the General Assembly. Provides that the Board may appoint members of the Department who are experts in certain fields or with certain experience who shall serve under the Board. Provides that directors and members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides for powers of the Department, including advising the Office of the Auditor General regarding audits and investigations. Provides that the Board may request a State agency head to provide all information requested by the Board and possessed by the State agency to the Board. Provides that the Department may adopt rules. Provides that the Department shall issue quarterly reports to the Governor and the General Assembly, as well as other discretionary reports. Sets forth findings and a statement of purpose. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act to provide that the Auditor General may consult with the Department of Government Efficiency regarding audits and investigations.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Elik (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Brad Halbrook (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bradley Fritts (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Meier (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Miller (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Norine K. Hammond (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Paul Jacobs (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House

## Actions (12)

- 2025-05-14: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller (House)
- 2025-03-11: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts (House)
- 2025-02-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst (House)
- 2025-02-18: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook (House)
- 2025-02-18: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs (House)
- 2025-02-11: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House)
- 2025-02-11: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond (House)
- 2025-02-04: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik (House)
- 2025-01-28: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-28: First Reading (House)
- 2025-01-10: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1266.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1266.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB1266-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).