Senate Sponsors: PHILIP. House Sponsors: DANIELS-STEPHENS-KUBIK-MAUTINO Short description: PULL TABS-PRIZE LIMIT-TAX Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act. Raises the aggregate value of all prizes or merchandise that may be awarded in a single day in certain counties from $2,250 to $5,000. Removes provision requiring licensed organizations to pay the tax imposed under the Act. Provides that a licensed supplier shall pay a tax equal to 5% of the face value of any pull tabs and jar games tickets sold by the supplier to a licensed organization. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 230 ILCS 20/5 Further amends the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act. Deletes provisions concerning taxes. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. of Revenue) SB 1510 may increase state revenues by an indeterminable amount because the increased prize winnings may encourage additional players, as well as generate additional tax receipts in any single day of play. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE Does not authorize, increase, decrease, or reallocate any GRF appropriation for FY1998. STATE MANDATES ACT FISCAL NOTE SB 1510 fails to create a State mandate. HOME RULE NOTE Does not contain any language preempting home rule authority. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0808 Last action date: 98-12-04 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status