2017 Senate Bill 60

Authorize state child care subsidies and tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To authorize a “refundable” state income tax credit (essentially a cash subsidy in many cases) that would be a percentage of the child care credit individuals can claim on their federal income tax, with the actual amount higher or lower based on a person’s gross income.

Referred to the Committee on Finance