Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 720 — LOCAL GOV-HOME RULE TAXES

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Home Rule County Retailers' Occupation Tax Law of the Counties Code and the Home Rule County Service Occupation Tax Law of the Counties Code. Provides that the maximum tax rate that is permitted under those Laws is 1%, unless a higher rate is authorized by referendum. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) March 19, 2009

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

Sponsors

  • Sidney H. Mathias · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Sidney H. Mathias

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 720 do?
Amends the Home Rule County Retailers' Occupation Tax Law of the Counties Code and the Home Rule County Service Occupation Tax Law of the Counties Code. Provides that the maximum tax rate that is permitted under those Laws is 1%, unless a higher rate is authorized by referendum. Preempts home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 720?
HB 720 is sponsored by Sidney H. Mathias.
What is the current status of HB 720?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 720?
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