Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB3068      — SMALL BUSINESS-INCENTIVES

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Creates a second set of incentive periods beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2031. Provides that the basic wage for the second set of incentive periods is $20 per hour. Provides that the credit may not exceed $2,500 per new employee hired, except that, if the new employee is a returning citizen, then the credit for that employee may not exceed $3,500. Provides that the term "returning citizen" means an individual who (i) is a resident of Illinois, (ii) was formerly incarcerated in a federal, State, or local correctional institution, and (iii) is a new employee. Provides that the aggregate amount of credits that may be awarded under the Act is (i) $20,000,000 for new employees other than returning citizens and (ii) $5,000,000 for returning citizens. Adds provisions concerning recapture of the credit if the employee is terminated by the taxpayer within one year after the credit is awarded. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  3. Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  5. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 013-007-000

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Revenue & Finance Committee; by Voice Vote

  7. Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee;

  8. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 004-000-000

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  12. To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee

  13. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  14. Referred to Rules Committee

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Revenue & Finance

Passed 13 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 0700
Total 13700
% of votes cast 65%35%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3068      do?
Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Creates a second set of incentive periods beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2031. Provides that the basic wage for the second set of incentive periods is $20 per hour. Provides that the credit may not exceed $2,500 per new employee hired, except that, if the new employee is a returning citizen, then the credit for that employee may not exceed $3,500. Provides that the term "returning citizen" means an individual who (i) is a resident of Illinois, (ii) was formerly incarcerated in a federal, State, or local correctional institution, and (iii) is a new employee. Provides that the aggregate amount of credits that may be awarded under the Act is (i) $20,000,000 for new employees other than returning citizens and (ii) $5,000,000 for returning citizens. Adds provisions concerning recapture of the credit if the employee is terminated by the taxpayer within one year after the credit is awarded. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3068     ?
HB3068      is sponsored by Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3068     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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