House Sponsors: SCHOENBERG. Short description: OCC-USE TAX-INTERNET PURCHASES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates, within the Department of Revenue, an Advisory Task Force on Internet Taxation, composed of 12 members appointed by the Governor, to study the effect of taxing or not taxing Internet sales and the impact that taxing Internet sales would have on Illinois businesses. Provides that the Task Force shall file a report and its advisory recommendations on these issues with the Governor's Office and the General Assembly by January 15, 2004, at which time the Task Force is dissolved. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, through December 31, 2004, personal property purchased in a transaction conducted over the Internet is exempt from taxation under these Acts. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status