HB4849Introduced in the House
INC TAX-LAND PROTECTION
Introduced by Will Guzzardi, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
May 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Property Tax Subcommittee Committee · March 19, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Kambium Buckner | 26 | Yes |
| Will Guzzardi | 39 | Yes |
| Joe Sosnowski | 69 | Yes |
| Travis Weaver | 93 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Property Tax Subcommittee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 006-000-000
Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee;
Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 019-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
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