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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB0121

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: USE/OCC TAX-AMMUNITION

Description: Amends the State Finance Act to create the Community Mental Health Services Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys in the Community Mental Health Services Fund shall be used to assist, support, and establish community-based mental health providers and programs. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Imposes a surcharge of $0.01 per cartridge or shell on firearm ammunition. Provides that moneys from the surcharge shall be deposited into the Community Mental Health Services Fund. Effective immediately.

Session: 101st General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: March 22, 2019

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Julie Morrison (D); Jacqueline Collins (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (2 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 22, 2019 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Mar 5, 2019 To Subcommittee on Firearms
Senate Jan 30, 2019 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Jan 29, 2019 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Jan 29, 2019 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Senate Jan 29, 2019 First Reading
Senate Jan 29, 2019 Referred to Assignments
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 29, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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