The bill, as it was introduced in the House by Rep. David McSweeney (R-52) on Jan. 10, "states the belief that the Illinois Constitution should not be amended to permit a graduated income tax," according to the General Assembly website.
The following house representatives also co-sponsored the bill: Mark Batinick (R-97), Brad Halbrook (R-102), Margo McDermed (R-37), David A. Welter (R-75) and Jerry Costello, II (D-116).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through Feb. 28.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
Feb. 28
House
To Income Tax Subcommittee
Feb. 19
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter
Feb. 19
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
Feb. 15
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
Feb. 15
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
Feb. 15
House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick
Feb. 13
House
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Jan. 29
House
Referred to Rules Committee
Jan. 10
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David McSweeney
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