HB 5719

Abstract

Creates the Employee Targeted Tax Credit Act. Provides provisions regarding: powers of the Department of Employment Security; a pilot program; a certificate of eligibility for tax credit; the tax credit, which shall not be less than $10,000 and shall not exceed $15,000; the determination of the amount of the credit; the maximum amount of credits allowed; the application for award of tax credit and a tax credit certificate; submission of tax credit certificate to the Department of Revenue; noncompliance; rules; the elimination of mandatory minimums in sentencing; and applicability. Defines terms. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes changes regarding appropriate dispositions; terms for Class X, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4 felonies; felony fines; misdemeanor sentences; and habitual criminals. Effective immediately.