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The following is a list of legislation, divided by subject areas, which did not pass the Assembly. These bills would have potentially impacted Illinois retailers had they passed the Assembly and been signed into law by the Governor. For your convenience, each bill number is linked to the text of the legislation.
As noted from TWIS of May 28th , the Assembly has concluded most of its action until the November Veto Session. The exception may be a brief return to Springfield to approve pension borrowing should they secure enough votes in the Senate. The report below contains an overview of legislation of interest to the members of IRMA, divided into subject areas, which successfully navigated the legislative process this Spring and now await action by the Governor. For your convenience, clicking on the bill number will take you to the Enrolled version of the bill which is the text of the bill as it was passed by the Assembly and sent to the Governor.
This week, the Assembly passed Illinois’ first-ever sales tax holiday. TWIS readers will recall that at the IRMA Board dinner in Springfield the first week of May, Governor Pat Quinn proposed a sales tax holiday on clothing, footwear, and school supplies as a way to help stimulate the economy and give Illinois consumers a break during the recession. On May 6th, the House amended S.B. 3658 with IRMA supported language creating the Governor’s proposed sales tax holiday.
This Week in Springfield, witnessed Business Day 2010 and the proposed end of the Second Spring Session of the 96th Illinois General Assembly.
