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HB 2465 — LIQUOR-NONCITIZEN RETAILERS
Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the Illinois Liquor Control Commission or local liquor commissioner may not refuse to issue a retail license based on an applicant's noncitizen status if the applicant otherwise meets the qualifications for licensure and the applicant has a valid Illinois driver's license or Illinois identification card; the applicant undergoes a criminal history records check and has no record of an offense that would disqualify him or her from licensure; the applicant resides in the jurisdiction in which the license will be issued; the applicant is in good standing with the community in which the license will be issued; and the applicant is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Revenue, his or her creditors, applicable credit bureaus, and any other similar financial agencies. Preempts home rule powers.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Amendments
1 amendmentClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
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Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
Sponsors
- Rita Mayfield · Primary
- John M. Cabello · Cosponsor
- Jr. Jaime M. Andrade · Cosponsor
- Lilian Jiménez · Cosponsor
- Norma Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Dagmara Avelar · Cosponsor
- Aarón M. Ortíz · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Rita Mayfield Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- John M. Cabello Republican
- Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat
- Lilian Jiménez Democrat
- Norma Hernandez Democrat
- Dagmara Avelar Democrat
- Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat
Not signed on (176)
176 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 176 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Burke, Kelly M | — | Yea |
| Ortiz, Aaron M | — | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| John M. Cabello | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2465 do?
- Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the Illinois Liquor Control Commission or local liquor commissioner may not refuse to issue a retail license based on an applicant's noncitizen status if the applicant otherwise meets the qualifications for licensure and the applicant has a valid Illinois driver's license or Illinois identification card; the applicant undergoes a criminal history records check and has no record of an offense that would disqualify him or her from licensure; the applicant resides in the jurisdiction in which the license will be issued; the applicant is in good standing with the community in which the license will be issued; and the applicant is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Revenue, his or her creditors, applicable credit bureaus, and any other similar financial agencies. Preempts home rule powers.
- Who sponsors HB 2465?
- HB 2465 is sponsored by Rita Mayfield (Democrat), John M. Cabello (Republican), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), and Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 2465?
- This bill died with 103rd 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 2465?
- Track HB 2465 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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