101st Illinois General Assembly

Chi'Tiva News Release: Illinois Lawmakers and Stakeholders Call for Legislation to Regulate Delta Hemp Products as Industry Representatives Sign "Responsible Business Pledge"

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Because products like delta-8 are derived from hemp and are legal under federal law, state regulation of such products must be significantly strengthened.

Key Points: 
  • Because products like delta-8 are derived from hemp and are legal under federal law, state regulation of such products must be significantly strengthened.
  • With support from responsible Illinois delta hemp companies like Chi'Tiva, the lawmakers are calling for additional safety measures, including raising the purchase age to 21, implementing strict licensing, testing and labeling regulations as well as a tax on intoxicating delta hemp products.
  • They plan to propose legislation to regulate the delta hemp industry in time for the Illinois General Assembly to consider during its fall veto session.
  • "That's exactly why I have already introduced legislation based on how Florida has been regulating the delta hemp industry for several years now.

Help coming for struggling homeowners as Pappas initiative leads to historic reform of Illinois' property tax law

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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The legislation would cut in half the onerous interest rate charged in Cook County for late property tax payments.

Key Points: 
  • The legislation would cut in half the onerous interest rate charged in Cook County for late property tax payments.
  • "This is without a doubt, the biggest property tax reform legislation Illinois has had in decades," Pappas said.
  • The property tax reform legislation was drafted by Pappas' office following the release of the two studies by her research team last year.
  • Pappas put the team together nearly two years ago to investigate flaws and inequities in the sprawling and complex property tax system.