Senate Sponsors: DELEO. Short description: UTIL TAX-EXEMPT SENIOR CITIZEN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Gas Revenue Tax Act, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, and the Electricity Excise Tax Law to exempt senior citizens from the taxes imposed under these Acts. Excepts the exemptions from the Acts' sunset requirements. Amends the municipal telecommunications and utility taxes of the Illinois Municipal Code and amends the Public Utilities Act to exempt senior citizens from liability for these taxes. Deletes the current provisions that merely allow a municipality to reduce or eliminate the telecommunications tax for senior citizens. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status