Public Act 97-652
"I know up on top you are seeing great sights, but down at the bottom we, too, should have rights."
On January 10, 2012, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation (Public Act 97-652) to give tax relief to everyday people by doubling the Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit and indexing the personal income tax exemption to the cost of living.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Legislation to Boost Tax Relief for Working Families.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Working Families .
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Working Families.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release Encouraging Working Families to Apply for Tax Relief
On June 5, 2009, Gov. Quinn spoke out on the importance of affordable childcare for the moms and dads of Illinois.
On July 10, 2009, Gov. Quinn signed legislation to create a payment plan option for low-income utility customers and cap the amount those customers pay for utilities.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signs Bill to Aid Tens of Thousands of Low-Income Utility Customers.
On May 5, 2013, Gov. Quinn vetoed Senate Bill 9, which would have allowed Illinois’ large electric utilities to undermine the state’s oversight and impose an estimated $70 million rate hike on consumers.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Vetoing Electric Rate Hike Bill.
Working with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Gov. Quinn frequently lent his voice to encourage the food donations to help those who are hungry. On November 22, 2011, Gov. Quinn volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository to raise awareness about this important issue.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Investment to Help Regional Food Banks Better Serve Those in Need .
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Encouraging Use of LINK Cards at Illinois Farmers Markets.
On January 4, 2015, Gov. Quinn signed legislation to create the option of an individual retirement plan for more than two million Illinois private sector employees who are not offered any retirement plan at work.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Law to Provide Secure Retirement Option for Workers Across Illinois.
Gov. Quinn signed legislation to prohibit ATM fees on child support payments and regulate robocalls and pre-paid purchasing cards..
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Legislation to Prohibit ATM Fees on Child Support Payments.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Laws to Protect Illinois Consumers.