H.J.Res.0040

COST OF LIVING TASK FORCE

Chamber Passed·5/29/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HJR0040 establishes a task force to assess policies for reducing the cost of living and enhancing economic well-being for middle-class and.

Illinois HJR0040 establishes the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost of Living Task Force. The task force will evaluate the feasibility of various policies aimed at reducing the cost of living and improving economic conditions for middle-class and modest-income families. These policies include eliminating state taxes on tipped wages and overtime pay, allowing full deduction of union dues, implementing an annual sales tax holiday, expanding career and technical education, controlling utility prices, and increasing tax credits.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 75–33 · May 29, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Motion in House

75 Yea

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33 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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History

May 29, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

May 29, 2025

House

Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

May 29, 2025

House

Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava