USE & OCC TX-SCHOOL HOLIDAY House SponsorsRep. Jack D. Franks-Sidney H. Mathias 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 105/3b new35 ILCS 120/2-75 new Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that no tax is imposed under the Acts upon the privilege of using in this State (for the Use Tax Act) or persons engaged in the business of selling at retail (for the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act) qualified merchandise that is purchased from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August through midnight of the Sunday that follows 9 days later. Defines "qualified merchandise" as any article of clothing or footwear or computer that is sold at or below certain selling prices. Sets forth criteria for transactions to qualify for the exemption. Effective immediately. 1/23/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks 1/27/2009HouseFirst Reading 1/27/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/4/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/4/2009HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die