Illinois HB4259 allows counties to impose a sales tax for food pantry purposes.
HB4259 amends the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Transportation Law to include food pantries as a permissible use of the tax. Counties may impose a sales tax on tangible personal property and services to fund food pantries, subject to voter approval. The tax can include a sunset provision, ending collection if not renewed by the county board. The bill also includes provisions for the administration and disbursement of the tax revenue.
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