Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1237 — USE/OCC-HOLIDAY-ENERGY STAR

Last action — Session Sine Die

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that no tax is imposed under the Acts upon the use or purchase of energy-efficient products that qualify as an "Energy Star" products under the federal Energy Star Program and that are purchased at a price of $1,500 or less during a tax holiday. Defines "tax-holiday" as the periods each year: (1) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on November 1st and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on November 7th; and (2) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on April 22nd and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on April 28th. Sets forth criteria for transactions to qualify for the exemption. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  10. Assigned to Revenue Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carolyn H. Krause

Sponsors

  • Carolyn H. Krause · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Carolyn H. Krause

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1237 do?
Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that no tax is imposed under the Acts upon the use or purchase of energy-efficient products that qualify as an "Energy Star" products under the federal Energy Star Program and that are purchased at a price of $1,500 or less during a tax holiday. Defines "tax-holiday" as the periods each year: (1) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on November 1st and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on November 7th; and (2) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on April 22nd and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on April 28th. Sets forth criteria for transactions to qualify for the exemption. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1237?
HB 1237 is sponsored by Carolyn H. Krause.
What is the current status of HB 1237?
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.
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