HB4847Introduced in the House
CIGARETTE TX-CANCER FUND
Introduced by Yolanda Morris, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Cigarette Tax Act. Provides that 2% of the moneys received under that Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, and the tax imposed on little cigars under the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995 shall be deposited into the University of Illinois Cancer Center Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the University of Illinois Cancer Center Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the University of Illinois Cancer Center for purposes of cancer research, patient care, and operating expenses of the Cancer Center. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Revenue & Finance Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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