Bill Status of HB 5637   100th General Assembly


Short Description:  FIREWORK USE-TAX

House Sponsors
Rep. David A. Welter

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 105/3-10
35 ILCS 105/9from Ch. 120, par. 439.9
35 ILCS 110/3-10from Ch. 120, par. 439.33-10
35 ILCS 110/9from Ch. 120, par. 439.39
35 ILCS 115/3-10from Ch. 120, par. 439.103-10
35 ILCS 115/9from Ch. 120, par. 439.109
35 ILCS 120/2-10
35 ILCS 120/3from Ch. 120, par. 442
425 ILCS 35/2from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 128
425 ILCS 35/2.2
425 ILCS 35/3.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2019, in addition to all other rates of tax imposed under the Acts, a tax of 12% is imposed on the selling price of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that "D.O.T. Class C common fireworks" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2019, each month the Department of Revenue shall pay into the Fire Prevention Fund 50% of the net revenue realized for the preceding month from the tax on the selling price of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that D.O.T. Class C common fireworks may only be purchased by individuals over the age of 18. Provides that a home rule municipality may prohibit the sale of D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that the provision prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks does not apply to D.O.T. Class C common fireworks. Provides that fireworks may only be discharged by individuals over the age of 18. Provides that fireworks shall not be discharged inside a motor vehicle and any violator is subject to a fine not to exceed $100. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2018HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David A. Welter
  2/16/2018HouseFirst Reading
  2/16/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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