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Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that the credit award may not exceed the lesser of: (1) the sum of (i) 50% of the Incremental Income Tax attributable to New Employees at the Applicant's project and (ii) 10% of the training costs of New Employees; or (2) 100% of the Incremental Income Tax attributable to New Employees at the Applicant's project. Provides that, if the project is located in an underserved area, then the amount of the credit may not exceed the lesser of: (1) the sum of (i) 75% of the Incremental Income Tax attributable to New Employees at the Applicant's project and (ii) 10% of the training costs of New Employees; or (2) 100% of the Incremental Income Tax attributable to New Employees at the Applicant's project. Provides that the maximum amount of the Credit may be increased by an amount not to exceed 25% of the Incremental Income Tax attributable to retained employees if certain conditions are met. Makes changes concerning the capital investment and employment requirements for credits under the Act. Provides that an Agreement between the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and an Applicant shall include a provision specifying that, if the Taxpayer ceases principal operations with the intent to shut down the project in the State permanently during the term of the Agreement, then the entire credit amount awarded to the Taxpayer prior to the date the Taxpayer ceases principal operations shall be returned to the Department and shall be reallocated to the local workforce investment area in which the project was located. Provides that the amount reallocated by the Department shall be used for purposes of workforce development, expanded opportunities for unemployed persons, and expanded opportunities for women and minorities in the workforce. Contains provisions concerning supplier diversity goals. Provides that the Department may not enter into any new EDGE agreements after June 30, 2022 (currently, April 30, 2017). Provides that no credit awarded under the Act for an agreement entered into on or after January 1, 2015 may be claimed against the taxpayer's withholding tax liability. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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