West Central Reporter

In a March 3  Facebook post Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) shared a link to a press release on his official website discussing Senate Bill 51, a bill he is sponsoring that he said will reduce the tax burden for those who work overtime.

“There isn’t a more fitting time for the Majority Party to call this bill as working families are struggling to make ends meet due to rising inflation costs,” said Anderson. “People in Illinois are already taxed enough, and we should not punish them for working extra by taking even more of their hard-earned money.”

According to the press release, wages earned in excess to a taxpayer’s regular monthly or weekly salary would be exempt from the state income tax.The bill would go into effect immediately upon signing. It was referred to the Assignments Committee on Jan. 20.

“This is the least we can do for people struggling to make ends meet and who are putting in extra hours just to be able to feed their families and pay their bills,” Anderson said.

Anderson has served the 47th District since 2015. He is also a firefighter/paramedic in Moline. 

Anderson's district includes portions and or all of Adams, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mason, McDonough, Menard, Mercer, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazwell, and Warren Counties.