TAX CREDIT-VOLUNTR FIREFIGHTER House SponsorsRep. Rich Brauer, Jehan A. Gordon, Careen M. Gordon, Lisa M. Dugan, Jerry L. Mitchell, Michael K. Smith and Anthony DeLuca 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 5/219 new Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2010, each taxpayer who was a member in good standing of a volunteer fire department during the entire taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit. Provides that the credit may not exceed $500 or the amount of the taxpayer's liability under this Act, whichever is less. Prohibits the carry forward of an excess tax credit to a succeeding year's tax liability. Exempts the provisions from the sunset requirements. Effective July 1, 2010. 1/26/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rich Brauer 1/29/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/29/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon 2/18/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M. Gordon 2/18/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 2/18/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 3/17/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/22/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die