SB 2300 Illinois Senate · 102nd Regular Session

REVENUE-FIREARMS DEALERS

Summary
Creates the Assault Weapon Retailers' Tax Act. Imposes a tax on licensed firearm dealers engaged in the State in the business of making retail sales of assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or both. Provides that the tax shall be imposed at the rate of 10% of the retail selling price of each assault weapon or large capacity ammunition feeding device sold in the State. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the Firearms Tax Fund. Provides that moneys in the Firearms Tax Fund shall be used to prevent gun violence in schools and State-owned buildings. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Firearms Tax Fund.
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Introduction
Feb 2021
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Apr 16, 2021
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Mar 23, 2021
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Assigned to Executive
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Feb 26, 2021
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Referred to Assignments
upper
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Ann Gillespie
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