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IL HB1008

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Sandack

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to prohibit local governments, including home rule units, from imposing taxes, fees, or assessments on firearms, firearm attachments, or firearm ammunition beyond the normal sales tax rate.

  • Voids all county ordinances and resolutions enacted on or after the bill's effective date that impose special taxes, fees, or assessments on firearms, firearm attachments, or ammunition.

  • Designates this tax prohibition as a limitation on home rule powers under the Illinois Constitution Article VII, Section 6(h).

  • Preserves existing municipal ordinances that require firearm registration or impose greater restrictions on acquisition, possession, and transfer of firearms.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

FIREARM OWNERS ID-LOCAL REG

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/22/2013
Judiciary2/13/2013
Rules1/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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