Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 130 — DHS-BLIND VENDOR PROGRAM

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

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Blind Vendors Act. Requires that the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Blind Services, operate and promote the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind, with the federal Randolph-Sheppard Act and regulations serving as the minimum operating standards. Requires that: (1) blind vendors have priority in the operation of all vending facilities on State property; (2) vending machine income from all vending machines on State property shall be assigned to the blind vendor on the property or to the Blind Vendors Trust Fund; (3) no State agency may impose any commission, service charge, rent, or utility charge on a blind vendor operating on State property; (4) sales made at a blind vendor's vending facility are exempt from all occupation and use taxes; and (5) State agencies may not allow competition with a blind vendor. Exempts certain State property from the Act's application. Provides for the implementation, administration, and financing of the program and for the regulation and licensing of participating blind vendors. Preempts home rule powers. Repeals the Blind Persons Operating Vending Facilities Act. Amends the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailer's Occupation Tax Act to exempt from taxation (without sunset) personal property purchased from a blind vendor's vending facility licensed by the Department of Human Services under the Blind vendors Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio

  4. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  5. Postponed - Human Services

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  14. Assigned to Human Services

  15. Referred to Rules

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Jacobs

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 130 do?
Creates the Blind Vendors Act. Requires that the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Blind Services, operate and promote the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind, with the federal Randolph-Sheppard Act and regulations serving as the minimum operating standards. Requires that: (1) blind vendors have priority in the operation of all vending facilities on State property; (2) vending machine income from all vending machines on State property shall be assigned to the blind vendor on the property or to the Blind Vendors Trust Fund; (3) no State agency may impose any commission, service charge, rent, or utility charge on a blind vendor operating on State property; (4) sales made at a blind vendor's vending facility are exempt from all occupation and use taxes; and (5) State agencies may not allow competition with a blind vendor. Exempts certain State property from the Act's application. Provides for the implementation, administration, and financing of the program and for the regulation and licensing of participating blind vendors. Preempts home rule powers. Repeals the Blind Persons Operating Vending Facilities Act. Amends the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailer's Occupation Tax Act to exempt from taxation (without sunset) personal property purchased from a blind vendor's vending facility licensed by the Department of Human Services under the Blind vendors Act.
Who sponsors SB 130?
SB 130 is sponsored by Paul Jacobs (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 130?
This bill died with 95th 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 SB 130?
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