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IL HR0156

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Allen Skillicorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the Illinois General Assembly to oppose implementation of any tax on plastic grocery bags in 2019 and beyond
  • Cites Chicago's existing seven-cent tax on plastic grocery bags as context for the statewide proposal
  • References Governor Pritzker's proposed statewide bag tax projected to generate $20 million in revenue
  • Argues that citizens already face high tax burdens in Illinois and public opposition to the bag tax will likely result in revenue falling short of projections
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to Governor Pritzker and all members of the Illinois General Assembly

Legislative Description

PLASTIC BAG TAX-OPPOSE

Last Action

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

7/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules7/2/2019
Sales, Amusement & Other Taxes3/21/2019
Revenue & Finance3/12/2019
Rules3/5/2019

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