Senate overwhelmingly passes budget bill May 31, 2018 | HNI Stories, Medicaid/Medicare, State Budget, Top Stories The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $38.5 billion spending plan Wednesday that restores cuts to Medicaid and other human services programs.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.