Senate Sponsors: OBAMA. Short description: INC TX-POVERTY EXEMPTION-2K Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Grants one additional exemption of $2,000 to individual taxpayers (i) who qualify for at least one additional exemption for a dependent and (ii) whose total base income for the taxable year is less than $16,825. 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