Special-fund raids are unethical,

if not illegal

 

  Funds Raided Under Blagojevich                     July 31, 2003 to April 30, 2007        
    Total      
    Transferred      
Fund # Fund Name Out to GRF Source of Revenues How are funds utilized? Constituencies
11 Road Fund $131,819,670 Vehicle Registration Fees, Driver's Licenses, Vehicle Inspection Fees, Fines, Penalties, Violations, Vehicle Title Fees To finance highway maintenance and construction, traffic control and safety, policing, administering driver's license and motor vehicle license laws, and other transportation programs Road Builders, Asphalt Dealers, Motorists, Truckers, Equipment Dealers 
12 Motor Fuel Tax $1,535,000 Tax on gasoline as well as levies on special fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, and home heating oil To finance highway maintenance and construction, administer the Vehicle Emissions Inspection program, and other transportation programs.  As well as transfers to the State Boating Act Fund and the Grade Crossing Protection Fund. Anyone who buys gasoline and other forms of fuel
18 Transportation Regulatory Fund $5,764,716 Tax on gross receipts and various fees including franchise fees, fines, filing fees, per-crossing fees, and per-track mile fees levied on the entities regulated by the ICC per the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law. To regulate railroads, household goods carriers, relocation towers, and motor carriers Truckers, Rail Carriers, Movers
21 Financial Institution Fund $13,058,299 Licenses for safety deposit boxes, foreign currency exchanges, pawn shops, sales finance agencies, debt management services, consumer installment loan agencies, development credit corporations, title insurance companies, and any other Act administered by the Department of Financial Institutions now or in the future.  Funds are used by the Dept. for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Safety Deposit License Act, the Foreign Exchange License Act, the Pawners Societies Act, the Sale of Exchange Act, the Currency Exchange Act, the Sales Finance Agency Act, the Debt Management Service Act, the Consumer Installment Loan Act, the Illinois Development Credit Corporation Act, the Title Insurance Act, & any other Act administered by DFI now or in the future. Anyone running or using safety deposit boxes, currency exchanges, financial planners, consumer installment loans, and title insurance companies.
22 General Professions Dedicated Fund $13,712,507 Fees generated from the Following Professions:  Private Detective; Security and Alarm; Clinical Psychologist; Nursing Home Administrators: Social Workers; Veterinary; Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor; Naprapath; Marriage and Family Therapy; Dietitian and Nutritionist; Environmental Health Practitioner; Barbers; Cosmetology; Esthetics, and Nail Technology; Occupational Therapy; Professional Service Corporation; Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology; Physical Therapy; Funeral Director and Embalmer; Locksmiths; Roofing Contractors; Acupuncturists; Geologists; Home Medical Act; Contact Lens Act; Orthotics; Prosthetics; Pedorthics; Perfusionists; Athletic Trainer; Collection Agencies; Interior Design; Landscape Architects; and Respiratory Care.   This fund is used for the ordinary and contingent expenses incurred in the regulation of the stated professions. The Named Professions and the clients they serve.
39 State Boating Act Fund $8,316,333 Fees from Livery, Tags, Licenses for passengers (BOATS); Marina Motor Fuel Tax, Boat Registration, Boat Titling, Federal Funds for boating safety, Snowmobile Registration, Violations from boats and snowmobiles. Boat safety and enforcement and boat access development. Boat owners, Boat Dealers, Petroleum distributors, business on lakes or marinas.  Marinas themselves, Private and Public. 
40 State Parks Fund $5,939,019 Income from state parks via fees, licenses, concessions, fines, penalties, and various other means. Maintenance, operation, and acquisition of state parks Anyone who visits state parks.
44 Lobbyist Registration Administration Fund $965,104 Lobbyist registration fees as well as lobbying fine and penalties. Implementation, administration and enforcement of the lobbyist registration act Lobbyists
46 Aeronautics Fund $7,811 Licensing fees for pilot registration and inspections Regulation & supervision of aeronautics. Pilots & airport owners
57 Pharmacy Disciplinary Fund $5,471,600 Pharmacy Professions fees except for fees collected for wall certificates Resources of this fund used for the ordinary and contingent expenses of regulating the Pharmacy professions.  Pharmacists
71 Firearm Owner's Notification Fund $107,203 Gun Owners Monies in the fund shall be used exclusively to pay the cost of sending notices of expiration of FOID cards.  Excess monies in the fund shall be used to ensure prompt and efficient processing of applications. Gun Owners
72 Underground Storage Tank Fund $12,100,000 Underground Storage Tank Registration Fees Fund the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program. Petroleum Providers, Gas Station owners and consumers indirectly
78 Solid Waste Management Fund $34,395,592 Owner/Operator of landfills to dispose of solid waste Fund the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act Land fill owners and consumers indirectly
89 Subtitle D Management Fund $5,244,883 Fees collected on the operation of sanitary land fills. Administer the municipal solid waste landfill program. Land fill owners and consumers indirectly
93 Medical Disciplinary Fund $2,569,400 Receives fees collected from professions under the Medical Practice Act (MDs) and the Physician Assistant Practice Act except  for fees collected for the purchase of wall certificates. Resources of this fund used for the ordinary and contingent expenses of regulating the Medical professions.  Doctors and Physician's Assistants The constituency they serve.
109 Commercial Driver's License Information System and Network Trust Fund $108,600 Fees on Commercial Driver's Licenses Pay For The Enrollment of Commercial Drivers Into The Commercial Driver's License Information System Network Commercial Drivers
147 Coal Mining Regulatory Fund $309,888 Fees & penalties  Enforcement of coal mining regulatory laws & rules Coal Industry
151 CPA Administration & Disciplinary Fund $2,943,700 Application and renewal fees on public accountants. Administering the Public Accounting Act as well as Indirect Costs Related to the Public Purposes Of The Department Certified Public Accountants
159 ISBE Teacher Certificate Institution Fund $122,117 Teacher Certificate Fees Administer the Teacher Certificate Program Teachers
163 Weights and Measures Fund $4,622,406 Anyone who has a commercial or retail measuring device Inspectors certify that a business has an accurate weighing or measuring device. Anyone who has a commercial or retail measuring device Definitely affects consumers (i.e. - gasoline)
238 Health Facilities Planning Fund $2,923,982 Fees and Fines collected under the Health Facilities Planning Act To Administer the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board. Hospitals and every citizen who is in an area awaiting a decision by the Board who was told there wasn't enough money to hire an appropriate staff.
243 Credit Union Fund $1,701,800 Regulatory fees paid by credit unions regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. Used to offset the ordinary expenses of the Department of Financial Institutions in administering the Credit Union Act. Credit Unions and anyone banking with a credit union.
244 Savings & Residential Finance Regulatory Fund $1,239,600 Various license fees received from savings and loan companies.  Covers the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of Banks and Real Estate. Savings and Loan companies and anyone who uses their services.
256 Public Health Water Permit Fund $22,344 One-time fees for permits for construction of water wells.  Used to conduct ground water protection activities.  Water well builders
258 Nurse Dedicated & Professional Fund $4,774,445 Fees imposed on nuclear power stations within the State. Supports the activities of the Illinois Nuclear Safety Preparedness Program (assessment of  potential nuclear accidents, their radiological consequences, and the necessary protective actions required to mitigate the effects of such accidents) Persons engaged within this State in the production of electricity utilizing nuclear energy, the operation of nuclear test and research reactors, the chemical conversion of uranium, or the transportation, storage or possession of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste 
259 Optometric Licensing & Disciplinary Committee Fund $1,286,400 Fees from Optometric licensing The administration of the Optometric Act Optometrists and consumers
274 Self-Insurers Administration Fund $347,106 Application fees paid by private self-insurers applying for self-insurance/renewal of the self insurance privileges. Used solely for paying salaries/ benefits of the self-insurers advisory board employees and the operating costs of the board. Not subject to appropriation. Anyone who is self-insured.
282 Hazardous Waste Occup Licensing Fund $14,939 Fees from hazardous waste crane & hoisting equipment operators licenses  Used by the IEPA to administer the Hazardous Waste Act. Communities that are subjected to hazardous waste.
285 Long-Term Care Monitor/Receiver Fund $1,010,946 Annual license application fees from long term care facilities Used to fund monitors and receivers in nursing home care facilities that have received complaints of negligence. Persons in nursing homes or who have family members in nursing homes.
288 Community Water Supply Lab Fund $1,416,232 Revenues garnered from construction application fees as well as annual testing fees from each community water supply. Used for testing community water supplies and  administrative costs for EPA and the Water Supply Testing Council. Mayor Associations or any other groups in communities where the water supplies are not tested.
290 Fertilizer Control Fund $647,781 One-half of the inspection fees assessed for all commercial or custom mix fertilizers distributed in the state. Utilized to find fertilizer research and education programs. Agriculture groups such as the farm bureaus and 4-H, those who participate in fertilizer research (including universities).
297 Guardianship & Advocacy Fund $38,357 Fees garnered from ward and conferences. Used primarily for improvement development, addition or expansion of legal guardianship services.  Also used to supplement operation costs.  Wards or anyone receiving legal guardianship services.
323 Motor Vehicle Review Board Fund $314,871 License fees from vehicle dealers and manufacturer/distributor fees. Administering the Motor Vehicle Review Board, including payment of compensation and all necessary expenses incurred in the administration process.  Auto industry as well as in the market for automobiles.
362 Securities Audit and Enforcement Fund $34,089,378 Investment advisors Funds are utilized for auditing and enforcement duties under the Illinois Securities Law Act. Investment Advisors/Investors
369 Feed Control Fund $975,432 Inspection fees on commercial feed and license fees for commercial feed manufactures and distributors.  Used for commercial feed inspections, as well as measuring samples and registering feed dealers. Commercial feed manufactures, distributors and persons purchasing feed.
370 Tanning Facility Permit Fund $122,537 Application fees for tanning facilities operating permits.   Funds used to conduct activities related to tanning facilities. Tanning Salons Proprietors; Health Clubs
372 Plumbing Licensure & Program Fund $884,624 Application fees for the examination and licensure of plumbers; fees from the publication & mailing of the Illinois State Plumbing Code. Funds used for administration and enforcement of the Illinois Plumbing License Law. Plumbers
386 Appraisal Administration Fund $3,443,290 Real estate licensing fees, both original and renewal. Used for the expenses of administering and enforcing the Real Estate Licensing Act. Appraisers and anyone getting an appraisal.
388 Regulatory Evaluation & Basic Enforcement $69,921 Application, renewal fees and fines for alternative health care delivery.  Used to administer and develop demonstration projects to license and study alternative health care delivery systems. Anyone that has a demonstration program or is seeking licensure for a program of this nature.
390 Habitat Endowment Trust Fund $26,538 Private donations, transfers and securities or deposits from the Park and Conservation Fund.  This is a non-appropriated fund. For the preservation and maintenance of high quality habitat lands. Hunters, conservationists, naturalists
397 Trauma Center Fund $9,924,807 Fees, fines, costs, additional penalties, bail balances assessed or forfeited, and any other amount paid to the circuit clerk equal to or greater than $55. Used for trauma center adjustment payments, administrative expenses of the program, and distribution to hospitals designated as trauma centers. Trauma patients
398 EMS Assistance Fund $46,831 Fees and fines collected by the Department of Public Health and supplemental registration fees. For the purposes of organization, development and improvement of Emergency Medical Services systems. EMT's
417 State College and University Trust Fund $139,439 Original issuance fees and applicable registration fees from the special collegiate license plates. For the sole purpose of scholarship grant awards. College students.
418 University Grant Fund $23,881 Original issuance fees and applicable registration fees from the special collegiate license plates. For ISAC to make grants under the Higher Education License Plate Grant Program. College students.
422 Alternative Fuels Fund $1,544,133 User Fees and any other revenues, deposits, or transfers as provided by law. To encourage the use of alternative fuels for cleaner air. Alternative fuels developers.
430 Livestock Management Facilities Fund $47,800 Licensing fees and penalties assessed by the Department of Agriculture For purposes as authorized by the Livestock Management Facilities Act. Livestock Industry
455 State Toll Highway Revenue Fund $44,742,500 Bond Proceeds, Tolls, Investment Income, Fines, Penalties, Violations  This is a non-appropriated fund. To operate the toll highway system Road Builders, Asphalt Dealers, Motorists, Truckers, Equipment Dealers & Toll Payers
483 Secretary of State Special Services $7,495,435 Various filing fees. General automation efforts at SOS and library grants for automation. SOS customers and library users.
510 Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund $47,400 Issuance & renewal fees from Illinois Fire Fighters special license plate Construction & maintenance of the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial at the Capitol People who purchased special license plate/ Illinois Fire Fighters
524 Health Facility Plan Review Fund $874,604 Fees assessed in association with the review of plans for construction of or specific alteration to treatment centers, nursing homes or other facilities. For Department of Public Health costs associated with conducting reviews Sick and elderly.
538 Historic Sites  Fund $669,266 Grants, gifts, donations, and bequests. For historic preservation. General Public
548 Drycleaner Environ Response Fund $272,563 License fees from Drycleaners to purchase solvent To Clean up Sites Contaminated by the Solvents used in Dry-cleaning Drycleaners and consumers indirectly
555 Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund $8,391 Donations through fundraising efforts in cooperation with public utilities doing business in the State of Illinois. For the purpose of alleviating utility bill arrearages and administrative costs. Poor people.
562 Pawnbroker Regulation Fund $276,294 License and regulation fees, penalties Costs associated with the administration of the Pawnbroker Regulation Act Pawnbrokers/customers of pawnbrokers
574 Off-Highway Vehicle Trails $394,015 Fees, fines for citations issued to off-highway vehicle operators; other private sources Costs & grants associated with off-highway vehicle trails program Off-highway vehicle operators
576 Pesticide Control  Fund $2,545,597 Registration, penalty and license fees pursuant to the Illinois Pesticide Act Conducting public educational programs on the proper use of pesticides Farmers, agriculture industry, citizens of the State
641 Auction Regulation Administration Fund $155,210 Auctioneer License fees, original and renewal Covers the reasonable costs of administering and enforcing the provisions of the Auction License Act. Auctioneers, and individuals who use auctioneer services.
649 Motor Carrier Safe Inspection Fund $721,493 Operator's Licenses  This is a non-appropriated fund. To inspect Motor Carriers Motorists, Truckers
651 Watershed Park Fund $19,786 Private & public donations; federal, state or local appropriations Development & maintenance of a watershed park Farmers, agriculture industry - specifically SWCD's
677 ISAC Contracts and Grants Fund $5,589 Gifts, grants or donations Student assistance outreach programs subject to appropriation College students & parents of college students
702 Assisted Living & Shared Housing Regulatory Fund $38,393 License fees, interest income and civil penalties for violations of the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act Administration of the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act and of the Board & Care Home Registration Act Residents of assisted living and shared housing facilities & their families
708 Standardbred Breeders Fund $439,186 8.5% of privilege taxes on harness racing meetings To provide purses for races limited to Illinois conceived and foaled horses; improvements of racing facilities at State Fair & county fairs Horse owners/breeders
709 Thoroughbred Breeders Fund $737,672 8.5% of privilege taxes on Thoroughbred racing meetings To provide purses for races limited to Illinois conceived and foaled horses; improvements of racing facilities at State Fair & county fairs Horse owners/breeders
712 Post Transplant Maintenance Fund $150,400 Appropriations, public & private gifts, donations, grants and accrued interest Payments for drugs & other costs prescribed for post transplant maintenance & retention when these costs are not otherwise reimbursed Transplant patients & their families
746 Home Inspector Administration Fund $694,003 All fees, fines and penalties, interest incomes, fund transfers Costs associated with the administration of the Home Inspector License Act Home inspectors, home owners, home buyers and sellers
759 Secretary of State Police Services Fund $3,600 Fees associated with the provision of requested personnel, equipment and services to governmental agencies Purposes as indicated by the grantor or contractor, or any purpose as deemed appropriate by the Director of the SoS Police in administering the responsibilities of the SoS Police State agencies who request SoS services
769 Lawyers Assistance  Program Fund $67,200 Fees from Lawyer's Assistance Program Funding Lawyer's Assistance Program Lawyer's
795 Bank & Trust Company Fund $2,659,830 Call report fees, examination fees, receivership fees, and application fees of State Banks, Foreign Corporate Fiduciary's in Illinois and Foreign Banking Corporations in Illinois. Used to pay the ordinary administrative expenses of the Commissioner of Banks and Trusts. State Banks, Foreign Corporate Fiduciaries and Foreign Banking Corporations operating in Illinois and anyone using these services.
796 Nuclear Safety Emergency Preparedness Fund $460,000 Fees imposed on nuclear power stations within the State. Supports the activities of the Illinois Nuclear Safety Preparedness Program (assessment of  potential nuclear accidents, their radiological consequences, and the necessary protective actions required to mitigate the effects of such accidents) Persons engaged within this State in the production of electricity utilizing nuclear energy, the operation of nuclear test and research reactors, the chemical conversion of uranium, or the transportation, storage or possession of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste 
823 Dental Disciplinary Fund $576,750 All monies received as Dentistry license renewal fees. Used for the ordinary and contingent expenses of DFPR and towards dental investigations. Dentists and Dental Surgeons
828 Hazardous Waste Fund $2,164,000 Owner/Operators of Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites, penalties related to hazardous waste cleanups Fund the Household Hazardous Waste Program Land fill owners and consumers indirectly
840 Hazardous Waste Research Fund $220,950 Fees collected from the owner or operator of each hazardous waste disposal site and hazardous waste haulers. Used for research toward the reduction of hazardous properties of hazardous wastes in Illinois Owners of hazardous waste sites and hazardous waste haulers.
850 Real Estate License Administration $3,370,172 Pre-license schools, pre-license instructors, leasing agents, and broker and salesperson license fees, original and renewal. Used for the ordinary and contingent expenses of OBRE and the Board in the administration  of  the Real Estate License Act Real Estate instructors and their schools, leasing agents, brokers and salesperson of real estate, and anyone purchasing a house through a real estate agent.
865 Domestic Violence Shelter & Service Fund $106,766 Fees from marriage licenses and marriage dissolution cases. For the administration of domestic violence shelters and service programs of DHFS. Anyone getting married or divorced.
866 Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund $4,824 Snowmobile registration fees. For the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of snowmobile trails. Anyone registering a snowmobile.
888 Design Professionals Administration & Investigation $2,714,901 Fees for architects, land surveyors and engineers Operations at Dept. of Prof Reg Architects, Land Surveyors and Engineers
896 Public Health State Projects Fund $1,582,002 Private donations Used for the ordinary and contingent expenses of DPA. Anyone donating monies to DPA
902 State Construction Account Fund $36,132,250 Vehicle Registration Fees To provide funding exclusively for the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of the State maintained highway system Road Builders, Asphalt Dealers, Motorists, Truckers, Equipment Dealers 
905 Forestry Development Fund $1,548,726 Fees collected from timber buyers and all gifts , donations, transfers, appropriations and all other revenues resulting from forestry programs and forest product sales. Paid to timber growers for implementation of acceptable forestry management practices and any other programs beneficial to advancing forests and forestry of the State. Anyone purchasing timber or participating in forestry sales.
909 Wildlife Preservation Fund $24,400 The DoR informs the State Comptroller the amount to be transferred into the fund.  Also each taxpayer required to file a return may contribute (not less than $1) on such return.  For purposes of preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and enhancing non-game wildlife.  Not to be used for eminent domain. Taxpayers who choose to donate through their tax return.
922 Insurance Producer Administration Fund $39,139,072 Insurance agents Insurance licensure expenses, regulated insurance sales & the handling of complaints of insured Directly:  Insurance Agents               Indirectly:  Insurance Consumers
931 JJ Wolf Memorial for Conservation Investigation Fund $8,137 Private donations For use in conservation investigations. Anyone donating monies to this fund.
962 Park & Conservation Fund $8,850,848 Fees from vehicle titles. Acquisition and development of bike paths. Anyone purchasing a vehicle.
997 Insurance Financial Regulation Fund $23,723,074 Insurance Companies, HMO's and organizations doing an insurance business Industry oversight & public assurance of insurance company solvency Directly:  Insurance Companies               Indirectly:  Insurance Consumers