HB1386
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and beginning before January 1, 2029, the amount of the credit for volunteer emergency workers shall be $1,000 per eligible individual (currently, $500 per eligible individual). Provides that the aggregate amount of volunteer emergency worker credits shall be $6,000,000 per year (currently, $5,000,000 per year). Effective immediately.
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 97%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: In Committee · Last action 466 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Brandun Schweizer
Low Influence (#86)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Brandun Schweizer advance 7% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
30 witness slips filed
30 proponents / 0 opponents
7 organizations
Anomaly Detected: names appear 4.3x on avg; near-unanimous position (>95% one side)
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
30 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Illinois Firefighters Association | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Jeremy N Evans | Jeremy Evans | Oakwood Fire Protection District | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-20 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-13 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-13 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 | |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-11 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-11 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Income Tax Subcommittee | 2025-03-11 |
| Brittan Bolin | Brittan Bolin Consulting | Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts ois | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-11 |
| Brittan Bolin | Brittan Bolin Consulting | Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts ois | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-06 |
| Brittan Bolin | Brittan Bolin Consulting | Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Matthew Davis | Oakland Community Fire Protection District | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 | |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Steven Lepic | None | Self | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-27 |
| Margaret Vaughn | Margaret Vaughn Consulting | IL Firefighters Association | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-02-20 |
Action History
19 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-01 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-15
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Brandun Schweizer House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-01-28
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-28
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-25
Committee Assignment
ToIncome Tax Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. William E Hauter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kyle Moore Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Elik Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-04-01
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-15 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Brandun Schweizer House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-23 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-11 | House | Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-25 | House | ToIncome Tax Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicole La Ha Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin Schmidt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. William E Hauter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kyle Moore Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy L. Grant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Travis Weaver Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Amy Elik Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-04-01 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin McLaughlin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |