Senate Sponsors: BERMAN. Short description: INDEX PERSONAL EXEMPTION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the standard exemption basic amount for individuals, the additional amount for individuals, and the amounts of the additional exemptions allowed if a taxpayer or a taxpayer's spouse is 65 years of age or older or blind shall be subject to annual adjustments equal to the percentage of increase in the previous calendar year in the Consumer Price Index published by the United States Department of Labor or a successor index adopted by the Department of Revenue by rule. Exempts the additional amounts from the sunset provisions of the Act. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status