IL SB0212

Removes the requirement that non-home rule municipalities obtain voter approval through referendum before imposing certain non-home rule use and occupation taxes authorized under Sections 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4, and 8-11-1.5.

Allows municipal corporate authorities to impose these taxes by ordinance or resolution without voter approval, effective immediately upon passage.

Eliminates language requiring municipalities to submit ballot questions to electors and obtain majority approval before tax imposition or rate increases.

Maintains existing filing requirements with the Department of Revenue and the 1% maximum tax rate imposed in 1/4% increments for non-home rule municipalities.

Preserves specific provisions for non-home rule municipalities with 150,000-200,000 inhabitants (effective July 1, 2007) and 6,500-7,000 inhabitants (effective July 1, 2009).