LIGHTFORD. 35 ILCS 5/215 new Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Allows taxpayers who are certified teachers to take a credit against the taxpayer's income tax. The amount of the credit ranges from $250 to $1,500 depending upon the years of services as a certified teacher. Provides that the credit may not reduce a taxpayer's tax liability to less than zero. Provides that unused credits may not be carried forward. Effective immediately. FEB-22-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-22-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE REVENUE MAR-22-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE MAR-22-2001 S COMMITTEE REVENUE MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary