INC TX-COMMUNITY SERVICE
Summary
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department shall create a statewide database of residents who are willing to volunteer at community-related events conducted by not-for-profit groups. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to $5 for each hour of voluntary community service performed by the taxpayer during the taxable year at an event certified by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $1,500 per taxpayer per taxable year. Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Provides that the Department shall certify community service events related to HIV/AIDS or breast cancer prevention and awareness that qualify for the income tax deduction. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Provides that the Department shall certify community service events related to veterans issues that qualify for the income tax deduction.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2011
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2011
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 17, 2011
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 8, 2011
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Jan 21, 2011
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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