Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER. Short description: TAXES-EXEMPT TELECOM EQUIPMENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Beginning January 1, 2002, exempts telecommunications equipment that is consumed or used directly and predominantly in the operation of a telecommunications business or Internet service business from the taxes imposed by these Acts. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 105/3-5 35 ILCS 110/3-5 35 ILCS 115/3-5 35 ILCS 120/2-5 30 ILCS 805/8.25 new Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 120/14 from Ch. 120, par. 453 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status