HB 5542 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

USE/OCC-HOLIDAY-ENERGY STAR

Summary
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that no tax is imposed under the Acts upon the use or purchase of energy-efficient products that qualify as "Energy Star" products under the federal Energy Star Program and that are purchased at a price of $1,500 or less during a tax holiday. Defines "tax-holiday" as the periods each year: (1) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on November 1st and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on November 7th; and (2) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on April 22nd and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on April 28th. Sets forth criteria for transactions to qualify for the exemption. Effective immediately.
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Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2010 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 15, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 16, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Feb 9, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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John D. Cavaletto
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