Senate Sponsors: SHAW-WELCH. Short description: OCC-USE TAX-WEATHERIZATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning August 1, 2001, the tax with respect to energy efficient and home weatherization products is imposed under these Acts at the rate of 1.25% (eliminating the State's portion of the tax). Amends the State Finance Act to adjust the distribution with respect to this tax. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Economic and Fiscal Commission) SB1298 would decrease State sales tax revenues by an amount that cannot be determined. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status