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IL HB0824

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Burke

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that non-home rule municipalities obtain voter approval through referendum before imposing use and occupation taxes under the Illinois Municipal Code
  • Allows corporate authorities of non-home rule municipalities to impose taxes authorized in Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4, and 8-11-1.5 directly by ordinance or resolution without first seeking elector approval
  • Eliminates the referendum ballot question language that previously asked voters whether to authorize taxes for municipal operations, public infrastructure, or property tax relief
  • Removes the requirement to file certification of referendum approval when submitting tax ordinances to the Department of Revenue
  • Tax rate remains capped at 1% and may only be imposed in 1/4% increments; effective immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

MUNI CD-ROT REFERENDUM

Last Action

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

3/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2019
Sales, Amusement & Other Taxes2/14/2019
Revenue & Finance2/5/2019
Rules1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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