Senate Sponsors: LINK. Short description: INC TAX-COUNTIES-TELECOM FAC Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Counties Code. Creates an income tax deduction for corporations in an amount equal to 25% of the original cost of construction and installation of any cellular tower or like facility for which an agreement to jointly share with another telecommunications carrier has been entered into or otherwise renewed or extended after January 1, 1999. Provides that the deduction is available in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2000 and ending on or before December 30, 2005. In designing a telecommunications facility, provides that a carrier shall abide by certain guidelines, rather than merely consider the guidelines. Provides that in a public hearing on facility siting, the county board shall consider whether the facility design reflects full compliance with the guidelines, rather than consider the extent to which the design reflects compliance. 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