Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

SB0133      — USE TAX-MILITARY-VEHICLES

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill exempts certain military vehicles from Illinois use taxes.

The bill amends several tax acts to remove tax obligations for motor vehicles registered in Illinois that were acquired by residents while stationed outside the state as active duty military members. This change aims to ease the financial burden on these individuals.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means military families may save on taxes when registering vehicles acquired while stationed abroad.

Summary

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, and the Vehicle Use Tax Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the taxes under those Acts do not apply to a motor vehicle that is registered in the State to an Illinois resident who acquired the vehicle while the Illinois resident was stationed outside of this State as an active duty member of the military.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Re-assigned to Revenue

  6. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  17. Assigned to Revenue

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0133      do?
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, and the Vehicle Use Tax Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the taxes under those Acts do not apply to a motor vehicle that is registered in the State to an Illinois resident who acquired the vehicle while the Illinois resident was stationed outside of this State as an active duty member of the military.
Who sponsors SB0133     ?
SB0133      is sponsored by Jil Tracy (Republican), Terri Bryant (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0133     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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