METRO EAST MASS TRANSIT House SponsorsRep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.-Gary Hannig-Thomas Holbrook Senate Sponsors(Sen. Pamela J. Althoff) 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 70 ILCS 3610/5.01from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 355.01 Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that, after July 1, 2004, if the voters have approved a referendum to increase the tax rate, the Metro East Mass Transit District Board of Trustees may adopt by a majority vote an ordinance that excludes tangible personal property that is titled or registered with a State agency from an approved tax rate increase and establishes requirements for the administration and enforcement of the rate increase. Prohibits the Board from reimposing a previously excluded tax rate increase. Makes corresponding changes. Deletes provisions (i) requiring the Board to forward a copy of certain fee ordinances to the Secretary of State; (ii) authorizing the Board to impose a penalty against a retailer that fails to pay applicable fees within 30 days of the date of the transaction; and (iii) authorizing the Board to impose a replacement vehicle tax. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:70 ILCS 3610/5.01Adds reference to:20 ILCS 2505/2505-310was 20 ILCS 2505/39b15.2Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the balance of moneys on deposit in any checking account used solely for the purchase of evidence and for the employment of persons to obtain evidence shall not exceed $50,000 (now, $5,000) at any time, nor shall any one check written on or single withdrawal made from any such account exceed $50,000 (now, $5,000). 2/22/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gary Hannig 2/22/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/22/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/24/2005HouseAssigned to Revenue Committee 3/3/2005HouseRecommends Be Adopted Sub-committee/ Revenue Committee; 003-000-000 3/3/2005HouseRemains in Revenue Committee 3/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/3/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Revenue Committee; 012-000-000 3/3/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/3/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/10/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gary Hannig 3/10/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/15/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 4/8/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/12/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gary Hannig 4/12/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/13/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Revenue Committee 4/14/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue Committee; 007-000-000 4/14/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn by Rep. Gary Hannig 4/14/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/14/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2005HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 4/14/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 4/15/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-018-000 4/15/2005SenateArrive in Senate 4/15/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 19, 2005 3/8/2006SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/9/2006SenateFirst Reading 3/9/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die