Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB2851      — SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT

Last action — House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Ground-Based Sparkler Purchaser Excise Tax Act. Imposes a tax, beginning July 1, 2025, upon purchasers for the privilege of using ground-based sparklers and not for the purpose of resale at the rate of 6% of the purchase price of ground-based sparklers. Prohibits certain retail combinations or bundles. Requires every retailer required to collect the tax to apply to the Department of Revenue for a certificate of registration. Provides that any retailer required to collect the tax shall be liable to the Department for the tax, whether the tax has been collected, and any such tax shall constitute a debt to the State. Provides for the making of returns. Provides that from the revenue collected, the Department shall pay 25% into the Fireman's Annuity and Benefit Fund, 25% into the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund, and 50% into the General Revenue Fund. Provides for recordkeeping requirements. Establishes penalties for violations of the Act. Provides that the Department shall have full power to administer and enforce the Act. Allows for the arrest of any person who violates the Act, the search of any place of business to inspect all ground-based sparklers, and the seizure of any ground based-sparklers without a warrant. Sets forth hearing requirements after seizure. Allows the Department to adopt rules. Amends the Fireworks Regulation Act of Illinois. Allows a municipality to prohibit the sale and use of ground-based sparklers on public property. Prohibits ground-based sparklers from being sold to a person under the age of 18 years. Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Prohibits ground-based sparklers from being sold to a person under the age of 18 years. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  3. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 011-003-000

  4. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 020-000-000

  16. Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee;

  17. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 006-000-000

  18. To Sales Tax Subcommittee

  19. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

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

  21. To Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee

  22. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Revenue & Finance

Passed 11 Yea · 3 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9202
Republican 2104
Total 11306
% of votes cast 55%15%0%30%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Nay
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Not Voting
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Not Voting
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Revenue & Finance

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 7000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2851      do?
Creates the Ground-Based Sparkler Purchaser Excise Tax Act. Imposes a tax, beginning July 1, 2025, upon purchasers for the privilege of using ground-based sparklers and not for the purpose of resale at the rate of 6% of the purchase price of ground-based sparklers. Prohibits certain retail combinations or bundles. Requires every retailer required to collect the tax to apply to the Department of Revenue for a certificate of registration. Provides that any retailer required to collect the tax shall be liable to the Department for the tax, whether the tax has been collected, and any such tax shall constitute a debt to the State. Provides for the making of returns. Provides that from the revenue collected, the Department shall pay 25% into the Fireman's Annuity and Benefit Fund, 25% into the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund, and 50% into the General Revenue Fund. Provides for recordkeeping requirements. Establishes penalties for violations of the Act. Provides that the Department shall have full power to administer and enforce the Act. Allows for the arrest of any person who violates the Act, the search of any place of business to inspect all ground-based sparklers, and the seizure of any ground based-sparklers without a warrant. Sets forth hearing requirements after seizure. Allows the Department to adopt rules. Amends the Fireworks Regulation Act of Illinois. Allows a municipality to prohibit the sale and use of ground-based sparklers on public property. Prohibits ground-based sparklers from being sold to a person under the age of 18 years. Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Prohibits ground-based sparklers from being sold to a person under the age of 18 years. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB2851     ?
HB2851      is sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), William "Will" Davis (Democrat), and Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2851     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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