HB1725 - 104th General Assembly

INC TX-LOCAL MEDIA
Last Action

3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Amy Elik
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

35 ILCS 5/246 new
Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a qualified small business may apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for an income tax credit in an amount equal to the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for qualified advertising with a local news organization. Provides that the credit may not exceed $2,500 per eligible taxpayer in any taxable year. Provides that the aggregate amount of all tax credits awarded by the Department under the amendatory Act in any calendar year may not exceed $3,000,000. Effective immediately.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
1/24/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025 House Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/03/2025 House To Income Tax Subcommittee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee