Senate Sponsors: CARROLL-SMITH-GARCIA. Short description: INC TX-CHILD IMPROV CKOFF Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act by creating a tax checkoff for the Child Care Improvement Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Fund. Amends the Department of Human Services Act to provide that the Department may make grants to public and private organizations to improve the quality and capacity of child care services in Illinois by providing for training for child care personnel, increased salaries and benefits for child care personnel, capital improvements, and expanded hours of operation. Effective January 1, 1999. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status