Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 2947 — INC TX-TEACHER LOAN REPAYMENT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Creates the Illinois Teacher Loan Repayment Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the purpose of making grants under the Illinois Teachers and Child Care Providers Loan Repayment Program. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporations in an amount equal to the amount of donations made by the taxpayer to the Illinois Teacher Loan Repayment Fund during the taxable year. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. To Growth, Reform & Fairness Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin

Sponsors

  • Melissa Conyears-Ervin · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Melissa Conyears-Ervin

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2947 do?
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Creates the Illinois Teacher Loan Repayment Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the purpose of making grants under the Illinois Teachers and Child Care Providers Loan Repayment Program. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporations in an amount equal to the amount of donations made by the taxpayer to the Illinois Teacher Loan Repayment Fund during the taxable year. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2947?
HB 2947 is sponsored by Melissa Conyears-Ervin.
What is the current status of HB 2947?
This bill died with 100th 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 2947?
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