HB3068
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What this bill does
Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Amends the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act. Creates a second set of incentive periods beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2031. Provides that the basic wage for the second set of incentive periods is $20 per hour. Provides that the credit may not exceed $2,500 per new employee hired, except that, if the new employee is a returning citizen, then the credit for that employee may not exceed $3,500. Provides that the term "returning citizen" means an individual who (i) is a resident of Illinois, (ii) was formerly incarcerated in a federal, State, or local correctional institution, and (iii) is a new employee. Provides that the aggregate amount of credits that may be awarded under the Act is (i) $20,000,000 for new employees other than returning citizens and (ii) $5,000,000 for returning citizens. Adds provisions concerning recapture of the credit if the employee is terminated by the taxpayer within one year after the credit is awarded. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 456 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
Witness slips
5 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Tax Credit and Incentives | 2025-03-20 |
| Noah Finley | NFIB | National Federation of Independent Business | Proponent | Tax Credit and Incentives | 2025-03-20 |
| Carl Gutierrez | Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-20 |
| Omari Prince | Small Business Advocacy Council | Small Business Advocacy Council | Proponent | Tax Credit and Incentives | 2025-03-13 |
| Carl Gutierrez | Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Revenue & Finance | 2025-03-13 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Tax Credit and Incentives | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 4 | — | |
| H | Committee | Revenue & Finance | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 6 | — |
Action History
16 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-06 | House | ToTax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-07 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-07 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toRevenue & Finance Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/Revenue & Finance Committee; 004-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Reported Back ToRevenue & Finance Committee; Rule 3-10 | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inRevenue & Finance Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateRevenue & Finance Committee; 013-007-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |