House Sponsors: GASH-GARRETT-SILVA-JONES,SHIRLEY-FLOWERS AND HARRIS. Short description: INC TAX CREDIT-DRUG EXPENSES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years 2000 and thereafter, every individual taxpayer is entitled to an income tax credit for the amount spent on pharmaceutical expenses during the taxable year. Provides that, to obtain the credit, the taxpayer must verify his or her pharmaceutical expenses with the Department as determined by the Department by rule. Provides that the credit may be carried forward for 2 years. Excepts the credit from the sunset requirements. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status