INC TX-COMMUNITY SERVICE House SponsorsRep. Thaddeus Jones-Greg Harris 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 605/605-1010 new20 ILCS 2305/8.5 new20 ILCS 2805/37 new35 ILCS 5/203from Ch. 120, par. 2-203 Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department shall create a statewide database of residents who are willing to volunteer at community-related events conducted by not-for-profit groups. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction in an amount equal to $5 for each hour of voluntary community service performed by the taxpayer during the taxable year at an event certified by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $1,500 per taxpayer per taxable year. Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Provides that the Department shall certify community service events related to HIV/AIDS or breast cancer prevention and awareness that qualify for the income tax deduction. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Provides that the Department shall certify community service events related to veterans issues that qualify for the income tax deduction. 1/19/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thaddeus Jones 1/21/2011HouseFirst Reading 1/21/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2011HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 2/8/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 3/17/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die