Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 86 — INC TAX-EDUCATION EXPENSES

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to the amount paid by an individual taxpayer during the taxable year for unreimbursed expenses related to tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board at any college, university, or community college. Provides that the taxpayer is entitled to the deduction if the taxpayer is (i) a student at the college, university, or community college during the taxable year, or (ii) the parent or legal guardian of a student at the college, university, or community college. Exempts the deduction from the sunset provisions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  5. To Revenue Subcommittee on Special Issues

  6. Held in Revenue

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kyle McCarter

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins

  13. Postponed - Revenue

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Duffy

  15. Assigned to Revenue

  16. Referred to Assignments

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 86 do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to the amount paid by an individual taxpayer during the taxable year for unreimbursed expenses related to tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board at any college, university, or community college. Provides that the taxpayer is entitled to the deduction if the taxpayer is (i) a student at the college, university, or community college during the taxable year, or (ii) the parent or legal guardian of a student at the college, university, or community college. Exempts the deduction from the sunset provisions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 86?
SB 86 is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 86?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 86?
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