This legislation not only amends the Child Care Act of 1969 but also integrates provisions from the Illinois Income Tax Act, allowing for a tax credit of $250 for each child enrolled in a manufacturer’s child care center under the program. This financial incentive is intended to encourage more manufacturers to participate by alleviating some of the operational costs associated with providing child care services for their employees. The bill establishes rigorous standards for staffing, safety, medication management, background checks, and liability insurance, ensuring that the centers adhere to high-quality care standards.
Summary
House Bill 4670 introduces a manufacturer child care center incentive pilot program in Illinois aimed at expanding child care options for employees of manufacturing firms. Under this bill, a limited number of sites—capped at ten—can be established, targeting manufacturers operating facilities in the state. Notably, the bill outlines that any child care center created under this program must exclusively serve the employees of the manufacturer, and any costs incurred must not be passed on to the employee. This incentive is designed to enhance worker support systems within the manufacturing sector, addressing a critical issue of child care accessibility for working parents.
Contention
Despite its supportive aims, there could be contention regarding the program's limitations on the number of child care sites and the exclusive nature of services provided only to a manufacturer’s employees. Critics may argue that this restricts child care access for broader community needs and that such incentives could lead to inequities in child care availability across different sectors. The operational responsibilities placed on manufacturers could also raise concerns about their capacity to meet extensive regulatory requirements, particularly smaller manufacturers who might struggle with compliance costs.
Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to monitor prices and to establish price cap on prices, under certain conditions, regarding medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, and clinical registrants.
Requires Cannabis Regulatory Commission to monitor prices and to establish price cap on prices, under certain conditions, regarding medical cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, and clinical registrants.
Authorizes cannabis cultivation on land receiving farmland assessment; technical assistance for cannabis businesses; and economic incentives to certain businesses operating in impact zones.