Bill Title: Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that taxpayers may apply to the Department of Natural Resources for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation to a conservation agency of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation to a conservation agency of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-5)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-05-25 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer [HB4849 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	House Property Tax Subcommittee Committee	2026-03-19	6	0	0	0	6	Passed	Link	View
House	House Revenue & Finance Committee	2026-03-19	19	0	1	0	20	Passed	Link	View