Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

SB1646      — INC TX-EARLY CHILDHOOD

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  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 February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who are employed as an early childhood teacher or an early childhood assistant during the taxable year and who have a federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year of $75,000 or less. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2026 and beginning before January 1, 2027, the amount of the credit is $1,000. Provides that, for subsequent taxable years, the credit amount shall be adjusted by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

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

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

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

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

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

  9. Assigned to Revenue

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1646      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who are employed as an early childhood teacher or an early childhood assistant during the taxable year and who have a federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year of $75,000 or less. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2026 and beginning before January 1, 2027, the amount of the credit is $1,000. Provides that, for subsequent taxable years, the credit amount shall be adjusted by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year.
Who sponsors SB1646     ?
SB1646      is sponsored by Sue Rezin (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), and Sally J. Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1646     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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