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Introduced
12/02/2015
12/02/2015
In Committee
04/22/2016
04/22/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Introduced Session
99th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not impose any tax, fee, or other assessment other than the normal sales tax rate for goods, on any firearms, firearm attachments, or firearm ammunition. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act by any municipal or county government that imposes any tax, fee, or other assessment other than the normal sales tax rate for goods are invalid and all those existing ordinances and resolutions are void. Defines "sales tax". Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to prevent local governments, including those with home rule powers, from imposing any taxes, fees, or other charges on firearms, firearm attachments, or ammunition beyond the standard sales tax rate for goods. It declares that any existing or future local ordinances or resolutions that attempt to levy such additional taxes or fees are invalid and void. The bill also clarifies that "sales tax" refers to various state and local taxes on goods and services, such as the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and its local counterparts, as well as use taxes. This change aims to standardize the taxation of firearms and related items across the state, overriding any conflicting local regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (50)
Jerry Costello (D)*,
Steven Andersson (R),
John Anthony (R),
Mark Batinick (R),
Daniel Beiser (D),
Tom Bennett (R),
Avery Bourne (R),
John Bradley (D),
Dan Brady (R),
Adam Brown (R),
Terri Bryant (R),
Tim Butler (R),
John Cabello (R),
John Cavaletto (R),
Katherine Cloonen (D),
C.D. Davidsmeyer (R),
Tom Demmer (R),
Jack Franks (D),
Randy Frese (R),
Norine Hammond (R),
Chad Hays (R),
Jay Hoffman (D),
Jeanne Ives (R),
Sheri Jesiel (R),
Sara Jimenez (R),
Dwight Kay (R),
David Leitch (R),
Michael McAuliffe (R),
Margo McDermed (R),
David McSweeney (R),
Charlie Meier (R),
Bill Mitchell (R),
Donald Moffitt (R),
Thomas Morrison (R),
David Olsen (R),
Brandon Phelps (D),
Reginald Phillips (R),
Robert Pritchard (R),
David Reis (R),
Ronald Sandack (R),
Andy Skoog (D),
Mike Smiddy (D),
Keith Sommer (R),
Joe Sosnowski (R),
Ed Sullivan (R),
Michael Unes (R),
Patrick Verschoore (D),
Grant Wehrli (R),
Barbara Wheeler (R),
Keith Wheeler (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David S. Olsen (on 08/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4348&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB4348.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB4348.pdf |
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