Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2545

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Cigarette Tax Act and the Cigarette Use Tax Act. Increases the taxes under the Acts by an additional 45 mills per cigarette. Requires that the proceeds of the additional taxes be paid into the Tax Compliance and Enforcement Fund, the Healthcare Provider Relief Fund, and the Pension Stabilization Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Healthcare Provider Relief Fund for use by Department of Healthcare and Family Services only for the purpose of making reimbursements to providers of goods or services under certain programs. Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes counties to impose an occupation tax on cigarettes at a rate of 50 mills per cigarette. Sets forth procedures for the collection and administration of the tax. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2008	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
2/15/2008	Senate	First Reading
2/15/2008	Senate	Referred to Rules
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

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