TECHNOLOGY ZONES-CREATE House SponsorsRep. Carol Ammons 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die New Act35 ILCS 5/224 new35 ILCS 105/3-535 ILCS 110/3-535 ILCS 115/3-535 ILCS 120/2-535 ILCS 640/2-4220 ILCS 5/9-222.1from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 9-222.1 Creates the Technology Zone Act. Provides that counties and municipalities may designate technology zones within their jurisdiction, subject to approval by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that a qualified technology business located in a technology zone may apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for certification as a technology business. Provides that those certified technology businesses are entitled to credits against taxes and charges imposed under the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Law, or the Public Utilities Act. Amends those Acts to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a certified technology business that makes an investment in qualified property during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to 0.5% of the amount of the investment. Effective immediately. 2/27/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons 2/27/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/27/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2015HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/13/2015HouseTo Sales and Other Taxes Subcommittee 3/27/2015HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die