Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 91 — GAMING-INTERCITY DEVELOPMT ACT

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Intercity Development Act. Provides that certain economically distressed communities may appoint a Board of Economic Advisors, which shall create a 3-year to 5-year revitalization plan for the community. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall make grants to communities that create a Board of Economic Advisors under the Act for the operational expenses of the Board. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to authorize slot machine gambling at race tracks (and makes conforming changes in various Acts). Further amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to delete the recapture provisions and to repeal Sections concerning the pari-mutuel tax credit and the Horse Racing Equity Fund. Authorizes consolidation of 2 or more organization licensees. Further amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Changes the short title to the Riverboat and Casino Gambling Act. Adds 4 additional owners licenses, one of which authorizes the conduct of riverboat or land-based gambling in the City of Chicago. Changes the admission tax. Increases the number of gaming positions an owners licensee may operate. Provides that unused gaming positions shall become the property of the Gaming Board, which may make the positions subject to competitive bidding by owners licensees. Requires owners licensees to pay a specified amount to the Gaming Board for deposit into the State Gaming Fund. Amends Public Act 91-40 to replace that Act's inseverability clause with a severability clause. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2009.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Executive Committee

  4. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  5. Assigned to Executive Committee

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang

Sponsors

  • Lou Lang · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Lou Lang

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 91 do?
Creates the Intercity Development Act. Provides that certain economically distressed communities may appoint a Board of Economic Advisors, which shall create a 3-year to 5-year revitalization plan for the community. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall make grants to communities that create a Board of Economic Advisors under the Act for the operational expenses of the Board. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to authorize slot machine gambling at race tracks (and makes conforming changes in various Acts). Further amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to delete the recapture provisions and to repeal Sections concerning the pari-mutuel tax credit and the Horse Racing Equity Fund. Authorizes consolidation of 2 or more organization licensees. Further amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Changes the short title to the Riverboat and Casino Gambling Act. Adds 4 additional owners licenses, one of which authorizes the conduct of riverboat or land-based gambling in the City of Chicago. Changes the admission tax. Increases the number of gaming positions an owners licensee may operate. Provides that unused gaming positions shall become the property of the Gaming Board, which may make the positions subject to competitive bidding by owners licensees. Requires owners licensees to pay a specified amount to the Gaming Board for deposit into the State Gaming Fund. Amends Public Act 91-40 to replace that Act's inseverability clause with a severability clause. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2009.
Who sponsors HB 91?
HB 91 is sponsored by Lou Lang.
What is the current status of HB 91?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 91?
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