Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 2878 — LIQUOR-VIOLATIONS OF ACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0134

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.

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  • 3 sponsors

    0 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that an action for a violation of the Act shall be commenced by the State Commission within 2 years after the date of the violation. Provides that any notice issued by the State Commission to a licensee for a violation of the Act or any notice with respect to a settlement or offer in compromise shall include the field report, photographs, and any other supporting documentation necessary to reasonably inform the licensee of the nature and extent of the violation or the conduct alleged to have occurred. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 2878 clarifies the timeframe in which the State Commission must take action against violations of the Liquor Control Act, specifying that they must act within two years after becoming aware of a violation. Additionally, it ensures that any notices issued to licensees about violations must include relevant supporting documents, such as field reports and photographs. These changes are important because they provide clearer guidelines for enforcement and ensure licensees are fully informed about any allegations against them, promoting fairness in the process.

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HB2878 Engrossed LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b AN ACT concerning liquor.
HB2878 Enrolled LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b AN ACT concerning liquor.
(1) To receive applications and to issue licenses to manufacturers, foreign importers, importing distributors, distributors, non-resident dealers, on premise consumption retailers, off premise sale retailers, special event retailer licensees, special use permit licenses, auction liquor licenses, brew pubs, caterer retailers, non-beverage users, railroads, including owners and lessees of sleeping, dining and cafe cars, airplanes, boats, brokers, and wine maker's premises licensees in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and to suspend or revoke such licenses upon the State commission's determination, upon notice after hearing, that a licensee has violated any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto and in effect for 30 HB2878 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b days prior to such violation.
(1) To receive applications and to issue licenses to manufacturers, foreign importers, importing distributors, distributors, non-resident dealers, on premise consumption retailers, off premise sale retailers, special event retailer licensees, special use permit licenses, auction liquor licenses, brew pubs, caterer retailers, non-beverage users, railroads, including owners and lessees of sleeping, dining and cafe cars, airplanes, boats, brokers, and wine maker's premises licensees in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and to suspend or revoke such licenses upon the State commission's determination, upon notice after hearing, that a licensee has violated any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto and in effect for 30 HB2878 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b days prior to such violation.
The maximum fine that may be levied against any licensee, for the period of the license, shall not exceed HB2878 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b $20,000.
The maximum fine that may be levied against any licensee, for the period of the license, shall not exceed HB2878 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b $20,000.
HB2878 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b (3) To call upon other administrative departments of the State, county and municipal governments, county and city police departments and upon prosecuting officers for such information and assistance as it deems necessary in the performance of its duties.
HB2878 Enrolled - 4 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b (3) To call upon other administrative departments of the State, county and municipal governments, county and city police departments and upon prosecuting officers for such information and assistance as it deems necessary in the performance of its duties.
(5.2) To issue a cease and desist notice to persons HB2878 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b shipping alcoholic liquor into this State from a point outside of this State if the shipment is in violation of this Act.
(5.2) To issue a cease and desist notice to persons HB2878 Enrolled - 5 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b shipping alcoholic liquor into this State from a point outside of this State if the shipment is in violation of this Act.
(7) The commission shall establish uniform systems of accounts to be kept by all retail licensees having more HB2878 Engrossed - 6 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b than 4 employees, and for this purpose the commission may classify all retail licensees having more than 4 employees and establish a uniform system of accounts for each class and prescribe the manner in which such accounts shall be kept.
(7) The commission shall establish uniform systems of accounts to be kept by all retail licensees having more HB2878 Enrolled - 6 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b than 4 employees, and for this purpose the commission may classify all retail licensees having more than 4 employees and establish a uniform system of accounts for each class and prescribe the manner in which such accounts shall be kept.
(8) In the conduct of any hearing authorized to be held by the commission, to appoint, at the commission's discretion, hearing officers to conduct hearings involving complex issues or issues that will require a protracted HB2878 Engrossed - 7 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b period of time to resolve, to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any licensee, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of such licensee;
(8) In the conduct of any hearing authorized to be held by the commission, to appoint, at the commission's discretion, hearing officers to conduct hearings involving complex issues or issues that will require a protracted HB2878 Enrolled - 7 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b period of time to resolve, to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any licensee, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of such licensee;
HB2878 Engrossed - 8 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b (11) To develop industry educational programs related to responsible serving and selling, particularly in the areas of overserving consumers and illegal underage purchasing and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
HB2878 Enrolled - 8 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b (11) To develop industry educational programs related to responsible serving and selling, particularly in the areas of overserving consumers and illegal underage purchasing and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
As part of its report, the Commission shall provide the HB2878 Engrossed - 9 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b following essential information:
As part of its report, the Commission shall provide the HB2878 Enrolled - 9 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b following essential information:
The Commission shall consult with the Department of Public Health, the Department of Human Services, the Illinois State Police and any other executive branch agency, and private organizations that may have HB2878 Engrossed - 10 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b information relevant to this report.
The Commission shall consult with the Department of Public Health, the Department of Human Services, the Illinois State Police and any other executive branch agency, and private organizations that may have HB2878 Enrolled - 10 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b information relevant to this report.
HB2878 Engrossed - 11 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b (F) The number of each of the following:
HB2878 Enrolled - 11 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b (F) The number of each of the following:
(17) (A) A person licensed to make wine under the laws of another state who has a winery shipper's license under this amendatory Act and annually produces less than 25,000 HB2878 Engrossed - 12 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b gallons of wine or a person who has a first-class or second-class wine manufacturer's license, a first-class or second-class wine-maker's license, or a limited wine manufacturer's license under this Act and annually produces less than 25,000 gallons of wine may make application to the Commission for a self-distribution exemption to allow the sale of not more than 5,000 gallons of the exemption holder's wine to retail licensees per year.
(17) (A) A person licensed to make wine under the laws of another state who has a winery shipper's license under this amendatory Act and annually produces less than 25,000 HB2878 Enrolled - 12 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b gallons of wine or a person who has a first-class or second-class wine manufacturer's license, a first-class or second-class wine-maker's license, or a limited wine manufacturer's license under this Act and annually produces less than 25,000 gallons of wine may make application to the Commission for a self-distribution exemption to allow the sale of not more than 5,000 gallons of the exemption holder's wine to retail licensees per year.
(3) will not annually produce for sale more than 25,000 gallons of HB2878 Engrossed - 13 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b wine;
(3) will not annually produce for sale more than 25,000 gallons of HB2878 Enrolled - 13 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b wine;
(G) Nothing in this subsection (17) shall prohibit a self-distribution exemption holder from entering HB2878 Engrossed - 14 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b into or simultaneously having a distribution agreement with a licensed Illinois distributor.
(G) Nothing in this subsection (17) shall prohibit a self-distribution exemption holder from entering HB2878 Enrolled - 14 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b into or simultaneously having a distribution agreement with a licensed Illinois distributor.
(2) its volume of beer manufactured and sold for each year since its HB2878 Engrossed - 15 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b establishment;
(2) its volume of beer manufactured and sold for each year since its HB2878 Enrolled - 15 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b establishment;
(D) A self-distribution exemption holder shall annually certify to the State Commission its manufacture of beer during the previous 12 months and HB2878 Engrossed - 16 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b its anticipated manufacture and sales of beer for the next 12 months.
(D) A self-distribution exemption holder shall annually certify to the State Commission its manufacture of beer during the previous 12 months and HB2878 Enrolled - 16 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b its anticipated manufacture and sales of beer for the next 12 months.
The General HB2878 Engrossed - 17 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b Assembly finds that in order to preserve Illinois' regulatory distribution system, it is necessary to create an exception for smaller manufacturers in order to afford and allow such smaller manufacturers of beer access to the marketplace in order to develop a customer base without impairing the integrity of the 3-tier system.
The General HB2878 Enrolled - 17 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b Assembly finds that in order to preserve Illinois' regulatory distribution system, it is necessary to create an exception for smaller manufacturers in order to afford and allow such smaller manufacturers of beer access to the marketplace in order to develop a customer base without impairing the integrity of the 3-tier system.
HB2878 Engrossed - 18 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b 98-941, eff.
HB2878 Enrolled - 18 - LRB100 09902 RPS 20073 b 98-941, eff.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0134

  2. Effective Date August 18, 2017

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 052-000-000

  7. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  8. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2017

  10. Second Reading

  11. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  12. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  13. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2017

  15. Do Pass Executive; 016-000-000

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Schimpf

  17. Assigned to Executive

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  22. Arrive in Senate

  23. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 085-017-000

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 009-000-000

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nick Sauer

  28. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  29. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  30. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  31. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  32. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  36. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  39. Second Reading - Short Debate

  40. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  41. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000

  42. Assigned to Executive Committee

  43. Referred to Rules Committee

  44. First Reading

  45. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

Sponsors

  • Paul Schimpf · Cosponsor
  • Dan McConchie · Cosponsor
  • Jay Hoffman · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32005
Democrat 13001
Republican 7001
Total 52007
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Not Voting
McConnaughay — Yea
Landek — Yea
Rooney — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Not Voting
Radogno — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Brady — Yea
Steans — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Bush — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Hutchinson — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

Third Reading

Passed 85 Yea · 17 Nay · 16 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5410010
Republican 9102
Democrat 22604
Total 8517016
% of votes cast 72%14%0%14%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Butler — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Hays — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Lang — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Sauer — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Brady — Yea
McDermed — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Phelps — Nay
Jones — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Davis — Yea
Unes — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Currie — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jesiel — Yea
Long — Nay
McAsey — Not Voting
Burke, Daniel — Not Voting
Burke, Kelly — Not Voting
Williams — Not Voting
Olsen — Nay
Phillips — Not Voting
Sente — Nay
Welter — Nay
Yingling — Nay
Zalewski — Not Voting
Conroy — Nay
Costello — Nay
D'Amico — Not Voting
Drury — Nay
Nekritz — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jimenez — Yea
Parkhurst — Nay
Pritchard — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Not Voting
Skillicorn — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Not Voting
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Not Voting
Katie Stuart Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Nay
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Nay
Michelle Mussman Democrat Nay
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Nay
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Nay
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2878 do?
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that an action for a violation of the Act shall be commenced by the State Commission within 2 years after the date of the violation. Provides that any notice issued by the State Commission to a licensee for a violation of the Act or any notice with respect to a settlement or offer in compromise shall include the field report, photographs, and any other supporting documentation necessary to reasonably inform the licensee of the nature and extent of the violation or the conduct alleged to have occurred. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2878?
HB 2878 is sponsored by Paul Schimpf, Dan McConchie, and Jay Hoffman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2878?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2017. Enacted.
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