Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 3758 — PRIVATIZE GAMING REGULATION

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 97th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Riverboat Gambling Act. Changes short title to the SEFEL Act. Provides that "SEFEL" means Strategic Economic Family Entertainment License and that the trademark remains the property of Homeland Innovation, LLC. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply to land-based gaming (instead of riverboat gambling). Replaces the Illinois Gaming Board with the SEFEL Board, which is established within the Department of Revenue. Provides that Homeland Innovation, LLC, shall consult and effectively represent the interests of the State by determining the scope, designs, venues, and locations of land-based gaming. Provides that applications for licenses to conduct gaming under the Act must be submitted to the SEFEL Board for its approval. Provides that Homeland Innovation, LLC, shall receive 4.75%, plus legal expenses, of gross SEFEL receipts as compensation for its contribution, expertise, and consultation in establishing each SEFEL complex. Provides that this rate is payable daily and in effect as long as the State benefits from revenues received under this program, in perpetuity. Provides that the Governor may, at his option, appoint either or both SEFEL creators to lifetime appointments on the SEFEL Board at a salary of $450,000 (plus increases commensurate with respective revenue increases) per annum as minimum compensation for their invaluable contribution. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the State SEFEL Taxpayer Rebate Fund and the Illinois Waterpark Insurance Fund. Makes corresponding changes in various other Acts. Effective January 1, 2012.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

Sponsors

  • Kenneth Dunkin · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kenneth Dunkin

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3758 do?
Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Changes short title to the SEFEL Act. Provides that "SEFEL" means Strategic Economic Family Entertainment License and that the trademark remains the property of Homeland Innovation, LLC. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply to land-based gaming (instead of riverboat gambling). Replaces the Illinois Gaming Board with the SEFEL Board, which is established within the Department of Revenue. Provides that Homeland Innovation, LLC, shall consult and effectively represent the interests of the State by determining the scope, designs, venues, and locations of land-based gaming. Provides that applications for licenses to conduct gaming under the Act must be submitted to the SEFEL Board for its approval. Provides that Homeland Innovation, LLC, shall receive 4.75%, plus legal expenses, of gross SEFEL receipts as compensation for its contribution, expertise, and consultation in establishing each SEFEL complex. Provides that this rate is payable daily and in effect as long as the State benefits from revenues received under this program, in perpetuity. Provides that the Governor may, at his option, appoint either or both SEFEL creators to lifetime appointments on the SEFEL Board at a salary of $450,000 (plus increases commensurate with respective revenue increases) per annum as minimum compensation for their invaluable contribution. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the State SEFEL Taxpayer Rebate Fund and the Illinois Waterpark Insurance Fund. Makes corresponding changes in various other Acts. Effective January 1, 2012.
Who sponsors HB 3758?
HB 3758 is sponsored by Kenneth Dunkin.
What is the current status of HB 3758?
This bill died with 97th 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.
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