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Plainfield Democratic State Representative Harry Benton is proposing a bill that would restore tax breaks for union members on things like union dues and equipment.

Benton says the tax breaks previously were in place.

Benton is a union ironworker.

The bill could be discussed during the spring legislative session next year, when many new bills are introduced.

House bill 4088 has been filed and is currently assigned to the House Rules Committee.

Benton hopes the bill will help families still trying regain economic stability following the COVID-19 pandemic.