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Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
FINANCE-TECH
Amends the Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Escrow Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Latest Action: 08/27/2007 - Governor Approved Bill TextCIGARETTE TAX-RETAILERS Amends the Cigarette Tax Act. Provides that the definition of "retailer" does not include any person who transfers cigarettes to a not-for-profit research institution that conducts tests concerning the health effects of tobacco products and who does not offer the cigarettes for resale. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 | Adds reference to: | | 35 ILCS 135/1 | from Ch. 120, par. 453.31 |
Amends the Cigarette Use Tax Act. Provides that the definition of "distributor" does not include any person who transfers cigarettes to a not-for-profit research institution that conducts tests concerning the health effects of tobacco products and who does not offer the cigarettes for resale.
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill TextTOBACCO ACCESSORIES-FLAVORED Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Provides that a person may not knowingly sell, distribute, or offer for sale or distribution in this State or to any person in this State any tobacco product or any component part thereof (including but not limited to the tobacco, paper, or filter, and any components for roll-your-own cigarettes), which contains a constituent (including a smoke constituent) or additive or artificial or natural flavoring that produces a characterizing flavor. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 685/2720 [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee Bill TextTOBACCO-POSSESSION-MINORS Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that, if a minor violates the provisions prohibiting minors from possessing any cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms, the court may in its discretion, and upon recommendation by the State's Attorney, order the minor and his or her parents or legal guardian to attend a smoker's education or youth diversion program if that program is available in the jurisdiction where the offender resides. Provides that attendance at a smoker's education or youth diversion program shall be time-credited against any community service time imposed for a violation of the provision prohibiting tobacco possession by a minor. Imposes several penalties for a violation of the provision prohibiting tobacco possession by a minor. Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors Act. Prohibits the sale to and possession of tobacco [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
CIGARETTES & TOBACCO-BAD DEBTS
Amends the Cigarette Tax Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, and the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2008, a distributor may deduct the amount of bad debts from the tax imposed under these Acts. Provides that "bad debt" means the taxes attributable to any portion of a debt owed to the distributor that is related to a sale of cigarettes or tobacco products subject to tax under these Acts, that is not otherwise deductible or excludable, that has become worthless or uncollectible, and that meets other criteria. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios Bill TextTOBACCO-MINOR-ID-VENDING MACHN Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Provides that a person may not knowingly sell, distribute, or offer for sale or distribution in this State or to any person in this State any tobacco product or any component part thereof (including but not limited to the tobacco, paper, or filter, and any components for roll-your-own cigarettes), which contains a constituent (including a smoke constituent) or additive or artificial or natural flavoring that produces a characterizing flavor. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 685/2720 [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
CRIM CD-TOBACCO-INMATES
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the offenses of bringing contraband into a penal institution, possessing contraband in a penal institution, bringing contraband into a penal institution by an employee; unauthorized possessing of contraband in a penal institution by an employee; and unauthorized delivery of contraband in a penal institution by an employee. Provides that the possession of tobacco products by inmates and the delivery of such tobacco products to inmates in penal institutions are prohibited. Provides that a violation is a petty offense for which a fine not exceeding $250 may be imposed.
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee Bill TextTOBACCO-MINORS-FALSE ID Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that a minor under 18 years of age in the furtherance or facilitation of obtaining any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms shall not display or use a false or forged identification card or transfer, alter, or deface an identification card. Provides that tobacco products may be sold through a vending machine only if such tobacco products are not placed together with any non-tobacco product, other than matches, in the vending machine. Provides that the sale or distribution by any person of a tobacco product, including but not limited to a single or loose cigarette, that is not contained within a sealed container, pack, or package as provided by the manufacturer, which container, pack, or package bears the health warning required by federal law, is prohibited. Eliminates provisions that permit tobacco vending machines in: (1) factories, businesses, offices, private clubs, and [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
TOBACCO ACCESSORIES-FLAVORED
Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Provides that a person may not knowingly sell, distribute, or offer for sale or distribution in this State or to any person in this State any tobacco product or any component part thereof (including but not limited to the tobacco, paper, or filter, and any components for roll-your-own cigarettes), which contains a constituent (including a smoke constituent) or additive or artificial or natural flavoring that produces a characterizing flavor. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor.
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough Bill Text
TOBACCO-SAMPLES PROHIBITED
Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Changes the title of the Act to the Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Provides that a person shall not distribute without charge samples of any tobacco product to any other person, regardless of age: (1) at a retail establishment selling tobacco products; (2) from a lunch wagon; or (3) on a public way as a promotion or advertisement of a tobacco manufacturer or tobacco product. Provides that the prohibition applies even if the person who is intended to receive the tobacco product purchased another product from the person intending to distribute the tobacco product. Retains the same penalties as the penalties for distribution of tobacco products to minors. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 and the Display of Tobacco Products Act to make conforming changes.
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Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Third Reading - Passed; 039-012-001 Bill TextTOBACCO-MINORS Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that a minor under 18 years of age in the furtherance or facilitation of obtaining any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms shall not display or use a false or forged identification card or transfer, alter, or deface an identification card. Provides that tobacco products may be sold through a vending machine only if such tobacco products are not placed together with any non-tobacco product, other than matches, in the vending machine. Provides that the sale or distribution by any person of a tobacco product, including but not limited to a single or loose cigarette, that is not contained within a sealed container, pack, or package as provided by the manufacturer, which container, pack, or package bears the health warning required by federal law, is prohibited. Eliminates provisions that permit tobacco vending machines in: (1) factories, businesses, offices, private clubs, and other [...] show full description
Latest Action: 08/26/2008 - Governor Approved Bill TextTOBACCO-MINORS-FALSE ID Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that a minor under 18 years of age in the furtherance or facilitation of obtaining any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms shall not display or use a false or forged identification card or transfer, alter, or deface an identification card. Provides that tobacco products may be sold through a vending machine only if such tobacco products are not placed together with any non-tobacco product, other than matches, in the vending machine. Provides that the sale or distribution by any person of a tobacco product, including, but not limited to, a single or loose cigarette, that is not contained within a sealed container, pack, or package as provided by the manufacturer, which container, pack, or package bears the health warning required by federal law, is prohibited. Eliminates provisions that permit tobacco vending machines in: (1) factories, businesses, offices, private clubs,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextREVENUE-COLLECTIONS Amends the Illinois State Collection Act of 1986. Provides that, in the case of any liability referred to a collection agency, any fee charged to the State by the collection agency is considered an additional liability owed to the State. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Illinois Income Tax Act to authorize the Department of Revenue to adopt rules and regulations for payments by credit card. Amends the Cigarette Use Tax Act to exempt from the definition of "use" the use of cigarettes by a not-for-profit research institution conducting tests concerning the health effects of tobacco products, provided the cigarettes are not offered for resale. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Authorizes the Secretary of State to disclose or otherwise make available to the Department of Revenue highly restricted personal information for use by the Department in the administration of any tax administered by the Department [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules Bill TextSMOKE FREE ILLINOIS-LAB, STORE Amends the Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibition Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the manufacture of mercury fever thermometers. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 46/20Adds reference to: 410 ILCS 82/10410 ILCS 82/35 show full description
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee Bill TextTOBACCO-MINORS-FALSE ID Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Provides that a minor under 18 years of age in the furtherance or facilitation of obtaining any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms shall not display or use a false or forged identification card or transfer, alter, or deface an identification card. Provides that tobacco products may be sold through a vending machine only if such tobacco products are not placed together with any non-tobacco product, other than matches, in the vending machine. Provides that the sale or distribution by any person of a tobacco product, including but not limited to a single or loose cigarette, that is not contained within a sealed container, pack, or package as provided by the manufacturer, which container, pack, or package bears the health warning required by federal law, is prohibited. Eliminates provisions that permit tobacco vending machines in: (1) factories, businesses, offices, private clubs, and [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
TOBACCO ACCESSORIES-FLAVORED
Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Provides that a person may not knowingly sell, distribute, or offer for sale or distribution in this State or to any person in this State any tobacco product or any component part thereof (including but not limited to the tobacco, paper, or filter, and any components for roll-your-own cigarettes), which contains a constituent (including a smoke constituent) or additive or artificial or natural flavoring that produces a characterizing flavor. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor.
Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough Bill Text
TOBACCO-SAMPLES PROHIBITED
Amends the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. Changes the title of the Act to the Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Provides that a person shall not distribute without charge samples of any tobacco product to any other person, regardless of age: (1) at a retail establishment selling tobacco products; (2) from a lunch wagon; or (3) on a public way as a promotion or advertisement of a tobacco manufacturer or tobacco product. Provides that the prohibition applies even if the person who is intended to receive the tobacco product purchased another product from the person intending to distribute the tobacco product. Retains the same penalties as the penalties for distribution of tobacco products to minors. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 and the Display of Tobacco Products Act to make conforming changes.
Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
CRIM CD-TOBACCO-INMATES
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the offenses of bringing contraband into a penal institution, possessing contraband in a penal institution, bringing contraband into a penal institution by an employee; unauthorized possessing of contraband in a penal institution by an employee; and unauthorized delivery of contraband in a penal institution by an employee. Provides that the possession of tobacco products by inmates and the delivery of such tobacco products to inmates in penal institutions are prohibited. Provides that a violation is a petty offense for which a fine not exceeding $250 may be imposed.
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios Bill TextTOBACCO-MINOR-ID-VENDING MACHN Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act. Provides that a person may not knowingly sell, distribute, or offer for sale or distribution in this State or to any person in this State any tobacco product or any component part thereof (including but not limited to the tobacco, paper, or filter, and any components for roll-your-own cigarettes), which contains a constituent (including a smoke constituent) or additive or artificial or natural flavoring that produces a characterizing flavor. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 720 ILCS 685/2720 [...] show full description
Latest Action: 08/27/2007 - Governor Approved Bill TextCIGARETTE TAX-RETAILERS Amends the Cigarette Tax Act. Provides that the definition of "retailer" does not include any person who transfers cigarettes to a not-for-profit research institution that conducts tests concerning the health effects of tobacco products and who does not offer the cigarettes for resale. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 | Adds reference to: | | 35 ILCS 135/1 | from Ch. 120, par. 453.31 |
Amends the Cigarette Use Tax Act. Provides that the definition of "distributor" does not include any person who transfers cigarettes to a not-for-profit research institution that conducts tests concerning the health effects of tobacco products and who does not offer the cigarettes for resale.
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