House Sponsors: JONES,JOHN-WINTERS-BROWN-LAWFER-ZICKUS, MYERS, LYONS,EILEEN AND KOSEL. Short description: DREV-OVERSIGHT BOARD-PUB FORUM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to create the Department of Revenue Oversight Board. Provides that the Board shall have the powers and responsibilities (1) to approve strategic plans, including establishing objectives and long term plans; (2) to submit a non-binding recommendation for candidates for the position of Director of Revenue to the Governor; (3) to review Department audits and ensure Department compliance with audit recommendations; and (4) to annually report to the Governor and General Assembly describing the Department's progress on taxpayer service issues and fair tax collection and audit practices. Provides for membership of the Board appointed by the legislative leaders. The Director of Revenue is also a member. Provides that members shall serve without compensation, shall serve 2-year terms, and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Amends the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act. Provides that the Department shall annually hold a public forum in Chicago, in a county adjacent to Cook County, in Springfield, and in an area south of Springfield on a Saturday or Sunday during the months of January through April and shall give taxpayers an opportunity to meet with employees of the Department to discuss concerns and problems that the taxpayers are having with Illinois tax returns, including but not limited to the issues of audits, appeals, and collection procedures. Provides that the Department shall publish a notice of the time and place of the forum in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the area in which the forum will be held. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status