SB1449Introduced in the Senate
FOREST PRESERVE-REVENUE
Introduced by Linda Holmes, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Allows the board of a forest preserve district to establish a special forest preserve district retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax after referendum of the voters. Allows the tax to used exclusively for general purposes, including education, outdoor recreation, maintenance, operations, public safety at the forest preserves, trails, acquiring and restoring land, and any other lawful purposes or programs determined by the board of that district. Includes referendum language and additional ballot informational language. Incorporates provisions from the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to implement the tax. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Special Forest Preserve Retailers' and Service Occupation Tax Fund. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Revenue
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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