Mike Porfirio, Illinois State Senator from 11th District (D) | https://www.facebook.com/SenatorMikePorfirio
Mike Porfirio, Illinois State Senator from 11th District (D) | https://www.facebook.com/SenatorMikePorfirio
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the deduction for compensation paid to a resident by reason of being on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States applies to compensation paid to all members of the uniformed services. Defines "uniformed services"."
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to extend the tax deduction for compensation received by Illinois residents for active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces to all members of the uniformed services, aligning the definition with that found in 37 U.S.C. 101. This revision intends to ensure tax equity for all uniformed service members by aligning the state's definition with the federal standard. The effective date for this amendment is December 31, 2025, allowing for continued adjustment to tax structures supporting military personnel in Illinois. The bill makes no changes to the broader tax deduction framework or rates within the Illinois Income Tax Act.
Porfirio graduated from U.S. Naval Academy.
Mike Porfirio is currently serving in the Illinois State Senate, representing the state's 11th Senate District. He replaced previous state senator Celina Villanueva in 2023.
Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.
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| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB0089 | 01/17/2025 | Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the deduction for compensation paid to a resident by reason of being on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States applies to compensation paid to all members of the uniformed services. Defines "uniformed services". |
| SB0090 | 01/17/2025 | Amends the State Treasurer Act. Makes formatting changes. Amends the Accountability for the Investment of Public Funds Act. Provides that each State agency shall make available on the Internet, and update at least monthly, no later than the end of each month (rather than by the 15th of the month), sufficient information concerning the investment of any public funds held by that State agency to identify specified information. Effective immediately. |
| SB0186 | 01/17/2025 | Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides for a temporary permit, which is a 3-year, non-renewable authorization to practice in this State, for active duty military members, military spouses, and veterans. Provides eligibility and application requirements for a temporary permit. Provides that temporary permits are valid for 3 years from the date of issuance and shall not be renewed. Provides that a temporary permitholder may practice within the scope of the permitholder's out-of-state license if the permitholder complies with all State laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice applicable to the permitholder's profession. Provides that a temporary permit shall not be issued for a profession requiring emergency or public safety certifications unless the issuance of the temporary permit is authorized by the licensing board of the profession. Sets forth provisions concerning definitions; permanent licensure; and rulemaking. Effective January 1, 2026. |
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