Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 203 — USE/OCC TX-EXEMPT-FARM EQUIP

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. In provisions exempting farm machinery and equipment, provides that "farm machinery and equipment" includes drainage, irrigation, and sub-irrigation systems, which include, without limitation, sub-irrigation tiling. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Frank C. Watson

Sponsors

  • Frank C. Watson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Frank C. Watson

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 203 do?
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. In provisions exempting farm machinery and equipment, provides that "farm machinery and equipment" includes drainage, irrigation, and sub-irrigation systems, which include, without limitation, sub-irrigation tiling. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 203?
SB 203 is sponsored by Frank C. Watson.
What is the current status of SB 203?
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 203?
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