Senator Darby Hills is focused on one clear goal: making life more affordable and secure for Illinois families. Below is a list of legislation she is sponsoring and co-sponsoring to advance these priorities and deliver real results for the families she serves.
Legislation Sen. Hills is working on to increase economic development, job and business growth:
SB1505 – Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Renewal (Co-Sponsor)
Renews and updates the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit program through 2032 to support job growth, clarify full-time employment standards, and ensure businesses can maintain eligibility when replacing workers.
SB3918 – Homebuilder Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Incentivizes housing construction that supports local jobs.
SB3355 – State Economic Development Support (Sponsor)
Provides economic development resources for community projects.
SB0136 – Income Tax LGDF Distribution (Co-Sponsor)
Adjusts local government distributive fund allocations to support communities.
SB3619 – Helping Employers Offer Affordable Health Benefits (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a new income tax credit for employers who contribute to health reimbursement arrangements for their employees
SB3786 – Legacy Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a legacy tax credit for businesses that are headquartered in the State. Creates an employee tax credit and a collective bargaining employee tax credit.
SB3792 – Eliminate Illinois’ Income Tax on Tipped Wages (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income.
SB137– Increase Retailer’s Discount for Small Businesses (Co-Sponsor)
Increase retailer’s discount for small businesses to 3.5% (currently 1.75%).
SB2763– ACA Premium Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates/adjusts income tax relief tied to ACA premiums.
SB2390 – Innovation Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax credit to encourage innovation and support businesses investing in new technologies and economic development.
SB0137 – Vendor Discount / Use Tax Adjustment (Co-Sponsor)
Adjusts provisions related to retailer/vendor discounts under the use tax system to provide clarification and potential relief for small businesses.