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HB 794ILLINOISSession 104thState Billin committee

Illinois House Bill 794 Makes Technical Changes to the Illinois Income Tax Act Short Title

Original title: REVENUE-TECH

Last action · April 11, 2025: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules CommitteeSponsor: Margaret Croke

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 794 makes a technical amendment to the short title section of the Illinois Income Tax Act.

Why it matters

Changes only technical statutory phrasing with no impact on tax rates, state revenues, or taxpayer obligations.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Not affected

Taxpayers

Taxpayers experience no changes to their tax rates, filings, or liabilities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does House Change tax rates in Illinois?

No, House Bill 794 only makes a to the short title section of the Illinois Income Tax Act and does not alter tax rates or obligations.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

14 actions

Apr 11, 2025HouseCommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 8, 2025HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 013-000-000
Apr 7, 2025House
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret Croke
Apr 7, 2025House
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
Apr 7, 2025HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Apr 7, 2025HouseIntroduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke

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Mar 27, 2025HouseFloor
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Mar 27, 2025HouseFloor
Second Reading - Short Debate
Mar 12, 2025House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Rules Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading
Dec 17, 2024HouseIntroduced
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

General Assembly, Emanuel "Chris" Welch

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body representing the People of the State of Illinois”Map →

PersonEmanuel "Chris" Welch“Representative who introduced House Bill 794”Map →

Sources

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ftp.ilga.gov

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