Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB0194      — INC TX-IGROW CHECKOFF

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill allows taxpayers to contribute to a new tech scholarship fund via an income tax checkoff.

This bill creates a checkoff option on Illinois income tax returns for contributions to the iGROW Tech Scholarship Fund. The Fund will be used to award scholarships to support workforce retention in the tech sector.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the tech industry may benefit from scholarships that help support their educational pathways.
  • Families: This means families can help contribute to educational scholarships for tech students through their tax returns.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Fund checkoff. Provides that, through the checkoff, taxpayers may contribute to the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the purpose of awarding iGROW Tech scholarships. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  6. Re-assigned to Revenue

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

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  13. Assigned to Revenue

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0194      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Fund checkoff. Provides that, through the checkoff, taxpayers may contribute to the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for the purpose of awarding iGROW Tech scholarships. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB0194     ?
SB0194      is sponsored by Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), and Graciela Guzmán (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0194     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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