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Bill Status of HJR0015 97th General Assembly

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Short Description: BUDGET REFORM TASK FORCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Budget Reform Task Force. Sets out the membership of the Task Force. Directs the Task Force to consider: (1) how to reduce dependency on the property tax to fund Illinois schools, (2) recent changes in the revenue strategies enacted by other states, (3) broadening the sales tax schedule in a manner that balances new goods and services with a reduction in the overall tax rate, (4) how to reduce dependency on the estate tax, and (5) the implementation of a progressive income tax. Directs the Task Force to present a report to the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2011. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/23/2011	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
2/24/2011	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/28/2011	House	Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
7/23/2011	House	Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

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