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 Bill Status of HB5905  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  LIQUOR TAX-GROW IL JOBS FUND

House Sponsors
Rep. Mike Bost

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
30 ILCS 105/5.855 new
235 ILCS 5/8-1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Grow Illinois Jobs Fund. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2015, of the proceeds from the tax imposed under the Act on wine other than cider containing less than 7% alcohol per volume, 2 cents per gallon shall be deposited into the Grow Illinois Jobs Fund. Provides that the moneys in the Fund shall be equally distributed between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the specific purpose of developing and promoting the grape and wine industry in Illinois. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Bost
  2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/3/2014HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
  3/11/2014HouseTo Sales and Other Taxes Subcommittee
  3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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