Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 254 — INC TX-DISASTER

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 for amounts paid to a taxpayer by his or her employer for the purpose of (i) fully or partially compensating the taxpayer for damage to the taxpayer's principal place of residence caused by a disaster, or (ii) enabling the taxpayer to secure housing after a disaster. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $20,000. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Remains in Revenue & Finance Committee

  4. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 003-000-000

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  9. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Richard P. Myers

Sponsors

  • Richard P. Myers · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Richard P. Myers

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 254 do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for amounts paid to a taxpayer by his or her employer for the purpose of (i) fully or partially compensating the taxpayer for damage to the taxpayer's principal place of residence caused by a disaster, or (ii) enabling the taxpayer to secure housing after a disaster. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $20,000. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 254?
HB 254 is sponsored by Richard P. Myers.
What is the current status of HB 254?
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 HB 254?
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