REVENUE-MEGAPROJECTS
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that certain property may be certified by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as containing a megaproject. Provides that a "megaproject" is a project that meets certain investment and job creation specifications. Provides that the megaproject property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that megaproject property may be granted an abatement. Provides that a company that operates a megaproject shall enter into an agreement with the municipality in which the project is located and other local taxing districts to make certain special payments. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or development of a megaproject is exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Effective June 1, 2024.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024
Last action May 31, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Amendments
1
May 31, 2024
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 31, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
May 15, 2024
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 15, 2024
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
lower
Mar 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
To Revenue - Property Tax Subcommittee
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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