CIGARETTE TAXES Senate SponsorsSen. John J. Cullerton 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 30 ILCS 105/5.708 new30 ILCS 105/6z-73 new35 ILCS 130/2from Ch. 120, par. 453.235 ILCS 135/2from Ch. 120, par. 453.3255 ILCS 5/5-1008.7 newAmends 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. 2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die