SB 744 — GAMBLING-VARIOUS

(b) All successors shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the first day of July of the year in which they are appointed, except in the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.

Each member, including the chairperson, shall hold office until the expiration of his or her term and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.

Nothing shall preclude a member from serving consecutive terms.

Any member may resign from office, to take effect when a successor has been appointed and qualified.

A vacancy in office shall occur in the case of a member's death or indictment, conviction, or plea of guilty to a felony.

A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor with the approval of the Gaming Board.

(c) The Mayor or the Gaming Board may remove any member of the Board upon a finding of incompetence, neglect of duty, or misfeasance or malfeasance in office or for a violation of this Act.

The Gaming Board may remove any member of the Board for any violation of the Illinois Gambling Act or the rules and regulations of the Gaming Board.

Section 1-25.

Organization of Board;

meetings.

After appointment by the Mayor and approval of the Gaming Board, the Board shall organize for the transaction of business.

The Board shall prescribe the time and place for meetings, the manner in which special meetings may be called, and the notice that must SB0744 Engrossed - 5 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b be given to members.

All actions and meetings of the Board shall be subject to the provisions of the Open Meetings Act.

Two members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

All substantive action of the Board shall be by resolution with an affirmative vote of a majority of the members.

Section 1-30.

Executive director;

officers.

(a) The Board shall appoint an executive director, subject to completion of a background investigation and approval by the Gaming Board, who shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority.

The Board shall fix the compensation of the executive director.

Subject to the general control of the Board, the executive director shall be responsible for the management of the business, properties, and employees of the Authority.

The executive director shall direct the enforcement of all resolutions, rules, and regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.

All employees and independent contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, accountants, attorneys, financial experts, construction experts and personnel, superintendents, managers, and other personnel appointed or employed pursuant to this Act shall report to the executive director.

In addition to any other duties set forth in this Act, the executive director shall do all of the following:

(1) Direct and supervise the administrative affairs SB0744 Engrossed - 6 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b and activities of the Authority in accordance with its rules, regulations, and policies.

(2) Attend meetings of the Board.

(3) Keep minutes of all proceedings of the Board.

(4) Approve all accounts for salaries, per diem payments, and allowable expenses of the Board and its employees and consultants.

(5) Report and make recommendations to the Board concerning the terms and conditions of any casino management contract.

(6) Perform any other duty that the Board requires for carrying out the provisions of this Act.

(7) Devote his or her full time to the duties of the office and not hold any other office or employment.

(b) The Board may select a secretary-treasurer to hold office at the pleasure of the Board.

The Board shall fix the duties of such officer.

Section 1-31.

General rights and powers of the Authority.

In addition to the duties and powers set forth in this Act, the Authority shall have the following rights and powers:

(1) Adopt and alter an official seal.

(2) Establish and change its fiscal year.

(3) Sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, all in its own name, and agree to binding arbitration of any dispute to which it is a party.

SB0744 Engrossed - 7 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (4) Adopt, amend, and repeal by-laws, rules, and regulations consistent with the furtherance of the powers and duties provided for.

(5) Maintain its principal office within the City and such other offices as the Board may designate.

(6) Select locations in the City for a temporary and a permanent casino, subject to final approval by the Gaming Board.

(7) Conduct background investigations of potential casino operator licensees, including its principals or shareholders, and Authority staff.

(8) Employ, either as regular employees or independent contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, accountants, attorneys, financial experts, construction experts and personnel, superintendents, managers and other professional personnel, and such other personnel as may be necessary in the judgment of the Board, and fix their compensation.

(9) Own, acquire, construct, equip, lease, operate, and maintain grounds, buildings, and facilities to carry out its corporate purposes and duties.

(10) Enter into, revoke, and modify contracts in accordance with the rules of the Gaming Board.

(11) Enter into a casino management contract subject to the final approval of the Gaming Board.

(12) Develop, or cause to be developed by a third SB0744 Engrossed - 8 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b party, a master plan for the design, planning, and development of a casino.

(13) Negotiate and enter into intergovernmental agreements with the State and its agencies, the City, and other units of local government, in furtherance of the powers and duties of the Board.

However, the Authority may not enter into an agreement with the State Police.

(14) Receive and disburse funds for its own corporate purposes or as otherwise specified in this Act.

(15) Borrow money from any source, public or private, for any corporate purpose, including, without limitation, working capital for its operations, reserve funds, or payment of interest, and to mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property or funds of the Authority and to contract with or engage the services of any person in connection with any financing, including financial institutions, issuers of letters of credit, or insurers and enter into reimbursement agreements with this person or entity which may be secured as if money were borrowed from the person or entity.

(16) Issue bonds as provided for under this Act.

(17) Receive and accept from any source, private or public, contributions, gifts, or grants of money or property to the Authority.

(18) Provide for the insurance of any property, operations, officers, members, agents, or employees of the SB0744 Engrossed - 9 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Authority against any risk or hazard, to self-insure or participate in joint self-insurance pools or entities to insure against such risk or hazard, and to provide for the indemnification of its officers, members, employees, contractors, or agents against any and all risks.

(19) Exercise all the corporate powers granted Illinois corporations under the Business Corporation Act of 1983, except to the extent that powers are inconsistent with those of a body politic and corporate of the State.

(20) Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this Act.

Section 1-32.

Ethical Conduct.

(a) Board members and employees of the Authority must carry out their duties and responsibilities in such a manner as to promote and preserve public trust and confidence in the integrity and conduct of gaming.

(b) Except as may be required in the conduct of official duties, Board members and employees of the Authority shall not engage in gambling on any riverboat, in any casino, or in an electronic gaming facility licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board or engage in legalized gambling in any establishment identified by Board action that, in the judgment of the Board, could represent a potential for a conflict of interest.

(c) A Board member or employee of the Authority shall not use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure or SB0744 Engrossed - 10 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b attempt to secure any privilege, advantage, favor, or influence for himself or herself or others.

(d) Board members and employees of the Authority shall not hold or pursue employment, office, position, business, or occupation that may conflict with his or her official duties.

Employees may engage in other gainful employment so long as that employment does not interfere or conflict with their duties.

Such employment must be disclosed to the Executive Director and approved by the Board.

(e) Board members and employees of the Authority may not engage in employment, communications, or any activity that may be deemed a conflict of interest.

This prohibition shall extend to any act identified by Board action or Gaming Board action that, in the judgment of either entity, could represent the potential for or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

(f) Board members and employees of the Authority may not have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in his or her own name or in the name of any other person, partnership, association, trust, corporation, or other entity in any contract or subcontract for the performance of any work for the Authority.

This prohibition shall extend to the holding or acquisition of an interest in any entity identified by Board action or Gaming Board action that, in the judgment of either entity, could represent the potential for or the appearance of a financial interest.

The holding or acquisition of an interest in such entities through an indirect means, such as through a SB0744 Engrossed - 11 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b mutual fund, shall not be prohibited, expect that the Gaming Board may identify specific investments or funds that, in its judgment, are so influenced by gaming holdings as to represent the potential for or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

(g) Board members and employees of the Authority may not accept any gift, gratuity, service, compensation, travel, lodging, or thing of value, with the exception of unsolicited items of an incidental nature, from any person, corporation, or entity doing business with the Authority.

(h) No Board member or employee of the Authority may, within a period of 2 years immediately after termination of employment, knowingly accept employment or receive compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Authority that resulted in contracts with an aggregate value of at least $25,000 or if that Board member or employee has made a decision that directly applied to the person or entity, or its parent or affiliate.

(i) A spouse, child, or parent of a Board member or employee of the Authority may not have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in his or her own name or in the name of any other person, partnership, association, trust, corporation, or other entity in any contract or subcontract for the performance of any work for the Authority.

This prohibition shall extend to the holding or acquisition of an interest in any entity identified by Board action or Gaming Board action SB0744 Engrossed - 12 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b that, in the judgment of either entity, could represent the potential for or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

The holding or acquisition of an interest in such entities through an indirect means, such as through a mutual fund, shall not be prohibited, expect that the Gaming Board may identify specific investments or funds that, in its judgment, are so influenced by gaming holdings as to represent the potential for or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

(j) A spouse, child, or parent of a Board member or employee of the Authority may not accept any gift, gratuity, service, compensation, travel, lodging, or thing of value, with the exception of unsolicited items of an incidental nature, from any person, corporation, or entity doing business with the Authority.

(k) A spouse, child, or parent of a Board member or employee of the Authority may not, within a period of 2 years immediately after termination of employment, knowingly accept employment or receive compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Authority that resulted in contracts with an aggregate value of at least $25,000 or if that Board member or employee has made a decision that directly applied to the person or entity, or its parent or affiliate.

(l) No Board member or employee of the Authority may attempt, in any way, to influence any person or corporation doing business with the Authority or any officer, agent, or SB0744 Engrossed - 13 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b employee thereof to hire or contract with any person or corporation for any compensated work.

(m) Any communication between an elected official of the City and any applicant for or party to a casino management contract with the Authority, or an officer, director, or employee thereof, concerning any manner relating in any way to gaming or the Authority shall be disclosed to the Board and the Gaming Board.

Such disclosure shall be in writing by the official within 30 days of the communication and shall be filed with the Board.

Disclosure must consist of the date of the communication, the identity and job title of the person with whom the communication was made, a brief summary of the communication, the action requested or recommended, all responses made, the identity and job title of the person making the response, and any other pertinent information.

The written disclosure provided to the Board and Gaming Board shall be privileged and maintained strictly confidential and shall be exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Public disclosure of the written summary provided to the Board and the Gaming Board shall be subject to the exemptions provided under Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act.

(n) Any Board member or employee of the Authority who violates any provision of this Section is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

SB0744 Engrossed - 14 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Section 1-45.

Casino management contracts.

(a) The Board shall develop and administer a competitive sealed bidding process for the selection of a potential casino operator licensee to develop or operate a casino within the City.

The Board shall issue one or more requests for proposals.

The Board may establish minimum financial and investment requirements to determine the eligibility of persons to respond to the Board's requests for proposal, and may establish and consider such other criteria as it deems appropriate.

The Board may impose a fee upon persons who respond to requests for proposal, in order to reimburse the Board for its costs in preparing and issuing the requests and reviewing the proposals.

(b) Within 5 days after the time limit for submitting bids and proposals has passed, the Board shall make all bids and proposals public, provided, however, the Board shall not be required to disclose any information which would be exempt from disclosure under Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Thereafter, the Board shall evaluate the responses to its requests for proposal and the ability of all persons or entities responding to its request for proposal to meet the requirements of this Act and to undertake and perform the obligations set forth in its requests for proposal.

(c) After reviewing proposals and subject to Gaming Board approval, the Board shall enter into a casino management contract authorizing the development, construction, or operation of a casino.

Validity of the casino management SB0744 Engrossed - 15 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b contract is contingent upon the issuance of a casino operator license to the successful bidder.

If the Gaming Board approves the contract and grants a casino operator license, the Board shall transmit a copy of the executed casino management contract to the Gaming Board.

(d) After the Authority has been issued a casino license, the Gaming Board has issued a casino operator license, and the Gaming Board has approved the location of a temporary facility, the Authority may conduct gaming operations at a temporary facility for no longer than 24 months after gaming operations begin.

The Gaming Board may, after holding a public hearing, grant an extension so long as a permanent facility is not operational and the Authority is working in good faith to complete the permanent facility.

The Gaming Board may grant additional extensions following a public hearing.

Each extension may be for a period of no longer than 6 months.

Section 1-50.

Transfer of funds.

The revenues received by the Authority (other than amounts required to be paid pursuant to the Illinois Gambling Act and amounts required to pay the operating expenses of the Authority, to pay amounts due the casino operator licensee pursuant to a casino management contract, to repay any borrowing of the Authority made pursuant to Section 1-31, to pay debt service on any bonds issued under Section 1-75, and to pay any expenses in connection with the issuance of such bonds pursuant to Section 1-75 or derivative SB0744 Engrossed - 16 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b products pursuant to Section 1-85) shall be transferred to the City by the Authority.

Section 1-55.

Municipal distributions of proceeds from a casino;

gaming endowment funds.

At least 70% of the moneys that a municipality in which a casino is located receives pursuant to Section 1-50 of this Act shall be described as "gaming endowment funds" and be expended or obligated by the municipality for the following purposes and in the following amounts:

(1) 40% of such gaming endowment funds shall be used for or pledged for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure within the municipality, including but not limited to roads, bridges, transit infrastructure, and municipal facilities.

(2) 60% of such gaming endowment funds shall be used for or pledged for the construction and maintenance of schools, parks and cultural institution facilities, and museums within the municipality.

Section 1-60.

Auditor General.

(a) Prior to the issuance of bonds under this Act, the Authority shall submit to the Auditor General a certification that:

(1) it is legally authorized to issue bonds;

(2) scheduled annual payments of principal and SB0744 Engrossed - 17 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b interest on the bonds to be issued meet the requirements of Section 1-75 of this Act;

(3) no bond shall mature later than 30 years;

and (4) after payment of costs of issuance and necessary deposits to funds and accounts established with respect to debt service on the bonds, the net bond proceeds (exclusive of any proceeds to be used to refund outstanding bonds) will be used only for the purposes set forth in this Act.

The Auditor General has the authority and is required to, every 2 years, (1) review the financial audit of the Authority performed by the Authority's certified public accountants and (2) perform a management audit of the Authority.

The Auditor General shall submit a bill to the Authority for costs associated with the review and audit required under this Section, which costs shall not exceed $100,000.

The Authority shall reimburse the Auditor General for such costs in a timely manner.

The Auditor General shall post its audits on his or her website.

Section 1-62.

Advisory committee.

An Advisory Committee is established to monitor, review, and report on (1) the Authority's utilization of minority-owned business enterprises and female-owned business enterprises, (2) employment of females, and (3) employment of minorities with regard to the development and construction of the casino as authorized under Section 7 of the Illinois Gambling Act.

The Authority shall SB0744 Engrossed - 18 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b work with the Advisory Committee in accumulating necessary information for the Committee to submit reports, as necessary, to the General Assembly and to the City of Chicago.

The Committee shall consist of 15 members as provided in this Section.

Seven members shall be selected by the Mayor of the City of Chicago;

2 members shall be selected by the President of the Illinois Senate;

2 members shall be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

2 members shall be selected by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

and 2 members shall be selected by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

The Advisory Committee shall meet periodically and shall report the information to the Mayor of the City and to the General Assembly by December 31st of every year.

The Advisory Committee shall be dissolved on the date that casino gambling operations are first conducted under the license authorized under Section 7 of the Illinois Gambling Act, other than at a temporary facility.

For the purposes of this Section, the terms "female" and "minority person" have the meanings provided in Section 2 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act.

Section 1-65.

Acquisition of property;

eminent domain proceedings.

For the lawful purposes of this Act, the City may acquire by eminent domain or by condemnation proceedings in the SB0744 Engrossed - 19 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b manner provided by the Eminent Domain Act, real or personal property or interests in real or personal property located in the City, and the City may convey to the Authority property so acquired.

The acquisition of property under this Section is declared to be for a public use.

Section 1-70.

Local regulation.

The casino facilities and operations therein shall be subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City.

The construction, development, and operation of the casino shall comply with all ordinances, regulations, rules, and controls of the City, including but not limited to those relating to zoning and planned development, building, fire prevention, and land use.

However, the regulation of gaming operations is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Gaming Board.

Section 1-75.

Borrowing.

(a) The Authority may borrow money and issue bonds as provided in this Section.

Bonds of the Authority may be issued to provide funds for land acquisition, site assembly and preparation, and the design and construction of the casino, as defined in the Illinois Gambling Act, all ancillary and related facilities comprising the casino complex, and all on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements required in connection with the development of the casino;

to refund (at the time or in advance of any maturity or redemption) or redeem any bonds SB0744 Engrossed - 20 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b of the Authority;

to provide or increase a debt service reserve fund or other reserves with respect to any or all of its bonds;

or to pay the legal, financial, administrative, bond insurance, credit enhancement, and other legal expenses of the authorization, issuance, or delivery of bonds.

In this Act, the term "bonds" also includes notes of any kind, interim certificates, refunding bonds, or any other evidence of obligation for borrowed money issued under this Section.

Bonds may be issued in one or more series and may be payable and secured either on a parity with or separately from other bonds.

(b) The bonds of the Authority shall be payable from one or more of the following sources:

(i) the property or revenues of the Authority;

(ii) revenues derived from the casino;

(iii) revenues derived from any casino operator licensee;

(iv) fees, bid proceeds, charges, lease payments, payments required pursuant to any casino management contract or other revenues payable to the Authority, or any receipts of the Authority;

(v) payments by financial institutions, insurance companies, or others pursuant to letters or lines of credit, policies of insurance, or purchase agreements;

(vi) investment earnings from funds or accounts maintained pursuant to a bond resolution or trust indenture;

(vii) proceeds of refunding bonds;

(viii) any other revenues derived from or payments by the City;

and (ix) any payments by any casino operator licensee or others pursuant to any guaranty agreement.

(c) Bonds shall be authorized by a resolution of the SB0744 Engrossed - 21 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Authority and may be secured by a trust indenture by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee or trustees, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State.

Bonds shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act.

(2) Bonds issued pursuant to this Section may be payable on such dates and times as may be provided for by the resolution or indenture authorizing the issuance of such bonds;

provided, however, that such bonds shall mature no later than 30 years from the date of issuance.

(3) At least 25%, based on total principal amount, of all bonds issued pursuant to this Section shall be sold pursuant to notice of sale and public bid.

No more than 75%, based on total principal amount, of all bonds issued pursuant to this Section shall be sold by negotiated sale.

(4) Bonds shall be payable at a time or times, in the denominations and form, including book entry form, either coupon, registered, or both, and carry the registration and privileges as to exchange, transfer or conversion, and replacement of mutilated, lost, or destroyed bonds as the resolution or trust indenture may provide.

(5) Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States at a designated place.

(6) Bonds shall be subject to the terms of purchase, SB0744 Engrossed - 22 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b payment, redemption, refunding, or refinancing that the resolution or trust indenture provides.

(7) Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the officers of the Authority designated by the Board, which signatures shall be valid at delivery even for one who has ceased to hold office.

(8) Bonds shall be sold at public or private sale in the manner and upon the terms determined by the Authority.

(9) Bonds shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Debt Reform Act.

(d) The Authority shall adopt a procurement program with respect to contracts relating to underwriters, bond counsel, financial advisors, and accountants.

The program shall include goals for the payment of not less than 30% of the total dollar value of the fees from these contracts to minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses as defined in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act.

The Authority shall conduct outreach to minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses.

Outreach shall include, but is not limited to, advertisements in periodicals and newspapers, mailings, and other appropriate media.

The Authority shall submit to the General Assembly a comprehensive report that shall include, at a minimum, the details of the procurement plan, outreach efforts, and the results of the efforts to achieve goals for the payment of fees.

SB0744 Engrossed - 23 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (e) Subject to the Illinois Gambling Act and rules of the Gaming Board regarding pledging of interests in holders of owners licenses, any resolution or trust indenture may contain provisions that may be a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds as to the following:

(1) Pledging, assigning, or directing the use, investment, or disposition of revenues of the Authority or proceeds or benefits of any contract, including without limitation, any rights in any casino management contract.

(2) The setting aside of loan funding deposits, debt service reserves, replacement or operating reserves, cost of issuance accounts and sinking funds, and the regulation, investment, and disposition thereof.

(3) Limitations on the purposes to which or the investments in which the proceeds of sale of any issue of bonds or the Authority's revenues and receipts may be applied or made.

(4) Limitations on the issue of additional bonds, the terms upon which additional bonds may be issued and secured, the terms upon which additional bonds may rank on a parity with, or be subordinate or superior to, other bonds.

(5) The refunding, advance refunding, or refinancing of outstanding bonds.

(6) The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be altered or amended and the SB0744 Engrossed - 24 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b amount of bonds and holders of which must consent thereto and the manner in which consent shall be given.

(7) Defining the acts or omissions which shall constitute a default in the duties of the Authority to holders of bonds and providing the rights or remedies of such holders in the event of a default, which may include provisions restricting individual rights of action by bondholders.

(8) Providing for guarantees, pledges of property, letters of credit, or other security, or insurance for the benefit of bondholders.

(f) No member of the Board, nor any person executing the bonds, shall be liable personally on the bonds or subject to any personal liability by reason of the issuance of the bonds.

(g) The Authority may issue and secure bonds in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Credit Enhancement Act.

(h) A pledge by the Authority of revenues and receipts as security for an issue of bonds or for the performance of its obligations under any casino management contract shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made.

The revenues and receipts pledged shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery or further act, and the lien of any pledge shall be valid and binding against any person having any claim of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the Authority, irrespective of whether the SB0744 Engrossed - 25 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b person has notice.

No resolution, trust indenture, management agreement or financing statement, continuation statement, or other instrument adopted or entered into by the Authority need be filed or recorded in any public record other than the records of the Authority in order to perfect the lien against third persons, regardless of any contrary provision of law.

(i) Bonds that are being paid or retired by issuance, sale, or delivery of bonds, and bonds for which sufficient funds have been deposited with the paying agent or trustee to provide for payment of principal and interest thereon, and any redemption premium, as provided in the authorizing resolution, shall not be considered outstanding for the purposes of this subsection.

(j) The bonds of the Authority shall not be indebtedness of the State.

The bonds of the Authority are not general obligations of the State and are not secured by a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State and the holders of bonds of the Authority may not require, except as provided in this Act, the application of State revenues or funds to the payment of bonds of the Authority.

(k) The State of Illinois pledges and agrees with the owners of the bonds that it will not limit or alter the rights and powers vested in the Authority by this Act so as to impair the terms of any contract made by the Authority with the owners or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the owners until the bonds, together with interest on them, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or SB0744 Engrossed - 26 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b on behalf of the owners, are fully met and discharged.

The Authority is authorized to include this pledge and agreement in any contract with the owners of bonds issued under this Section.

(l) No person holding an elective office in this State, holding a seat in the General Assembly, or serving as a board member, trustee, officer, or employee of the Authority, including the spouse of that person, may receive a legal, banking, consulting, or other fee related to the issuance of bonds.

Section 1-85.

Derivative products.

With respect to all or part of any issue of its bonds, the Authority may enter into agreements or contracts with any necessary or appropriate person, which will have the benefit of providing to the Authority an interest rate basis, cash flow basis, or other basis different from that provided in the bonds for the payment of interest.

Such agreements or contracts may include, without limitation, agreements or contracts commonly known as "interest rate swap agreements", "forward payment conversion agreements", "futures", "options", "puts", or "calls" and agreements or contracts providing for payments based on levels of or changes in interest rates, agreements or contracts to exchange cash flows or a series of payments, or to hedge payment, rate spread, or similar exposure.

SB0744 Engrossed - 27 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Section 1-90.

Legality for investment.

The State of Illinois, all governmental entities, all public officers, banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued under this Act.

However, nothing in this Section shall be construed as relieving any person, firm, or corporation from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities for purchase or investment.

Section 1-95.

Tax exemption.

The Authority and all of its operations and property used for public purposes shall be exempt from all taxation of any kind imposed by the State of Illinois or any political subdivision, school district, municipal corporation, or unit of local government of the State of Illinois.

However, nothing in this Act prohibits the imposition of any other taxes where such imposition is not prohibited by Section 21 of the Illinois Gambling Act.

Section 1-105.

Budgets and reporting.

(a) The Board shall annually adopt a budget for each fiscal SB0744 Engrossed - 28 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b year.

The budget may be modified from time to time in the same manner and upon the same vote as it may be adopted.

The budget shall include the Authority's available funds and estimated revenues and shall provide for payment of its obligations and estimated expenditures for the fiscal year, including, without limitation, expenditures for administration, operation, maintenance and repairs, debt service, and deposits into reserve and other funds and capital projects.

(b) The Board shall annually cause the finances of the Authority to be audited by a firm of certified public accountants selected by the Board in accordance with the rules of the Gaming Board and post the firm's audits of the Authority on the Authority's Internet website.

(c) The Board shall, for each fiscal year, prepare an annual report setting forth information concerning its activities in the fiscal year and the status of the development of the casino.

The annual report shall include the audited financial statements of the Authority for the fiscal year, the budget for the succeeding fiscal year, and the current capital plan as of the date of the report.

Copies of the annual report shall be made available to persons who request them and shall be submitted not later than 120 days after the end of the Authority's fiscal year or, if the audit of the Authority's financial statements is not completed within 120 days after the end of the Authority's fiscal year, as soon as practical after completion of the audit, to the Governor, the Mayor, the SB0744 Engrossed - 29 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b General Assembly, and the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

Section 1-110.

Deposit and withdrawal of funds.

(a) All funds deposited by the Authority in any bank or savings and loan association shall be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan association, signed by 2 officers or employees designated by the Board.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, the Board may designate any of its members or any officer or employee of the Authority to authorize the wire transfer of funds deposited by the secretary-treasurer of funds in a bank or savings and loan association for the payment of payroll and employee benefits-related expenses.

No bank or savings and loan association shall receive public funds as permitted by this Section unless it has complied with the requirements established pursuant to Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act.

(b) If any officer or employee whose signature appears upon any check or draft issued pursuant to this Act ceases (after attaching his signature) to hold his or her office before the delivery of such a check or draft to the payee, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect as if he or she had remained in office until delivery thereof.

SB0744 Engrossed - 30 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Section 1-112.

Contracts with the Authority or casino operator licensee;

disclosure requirements.

(a) A bidder, respondent, offeror, or contractor for contracts with the Authority or casino operator licensee shall disclose the identity of all officers and directors and every owner, beneficiary, or person with beneficial interest of more than 1% or shareholder entitled to receive more than 1% of the total distributable income of any corporation having any interest in the contract or in the bidder, respondent, offeror, or contractor.

The disclosure shall be in writing and attested to by an owner, trustee, corporate official, or agent.

If stock in a corporation is publicly traded and there is no readily known individual having greater than a 1% interest, then a statement to that effect attested to by an officer or agent of the corporation shall fulfill the disclosure statement requirement of this Section.

A bidder, respondent, offeror, or contractor shall notify the Authority of any changes in officers, directors, ownership, or individuals having a beneficial interest of more than 1%.

(b) A bidder, respondent, offeror, or contractor for contracts with an annual value of $10,000 or for a period to exceed one year shall disclose all political contributions of the bidder, respondent, offeror, or contractor and any affiliated person or entity.

Disclosure shall include at least the names and addresses of the contributors and the dollar SB0744 Engrossed - 31 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b amounts of any contributions to any political committee made within the previous 2 years.

The disclosure must be submitted to the Gaming Board with a copy of the contract.

(c) As used in this Section:

"Contribution" means contribution as defined in Section 9-1.4 of the Election Code.

"Affiliated person" means (i) any person with any ownership interest or distributive share of the bidding, responding, or contracting entity in excess of 1%, (ii) executive employees of the bidding, responding, or contracting entity, and (iii) the spouse and minor children of any such persons.

"Affiliated entity" means (i) any parent or subsidiary of the bidding or contracting entity, (ii) any member of the same unitary business group, or (iii) any political committee for which the bidding, responding, or contracting entity is the sponsoring entity.

(d) The Gaming Board may direct the Authority or a casino operator licensee to void a contract if a violation of this Section occurs.

The Authority may direct a casino operator licensee to void a contract if a violation of this Section occurs.

Section 1-115.

Purchasing.

(a) All construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment, and services, when the cost thereof to the Authority exceeds $25,000, shall be let by a competitive SB0744 Engrossed - 32 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b selection process to the lowest responsible proposer, after advertising for proposals, except for the following:

(1) When repair parts, accessories, equipment, or services are required for equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for;

(2) Professional services;

(3) When services such as water, light, heat, power, telephone (other than long-distance service), or telegraph are required;

(4) When contracts for the use, purchase, delivery, movement, or installation of data processing equipment, software, or services and telecommunications equipment, software, and services are required;

(5) Casino management contracts, which shall be awarded as set forth in Section 1-45 of this Act;

(6) Contracts where there is only one economically feasible source;

and (7) When a purchase is needed on an immediate, emergency basis because there exists a threat to public health or public safety, or when immediate expenditure is necessary for repairs to Authority property in order to protect against further loss of or damage to Authority property, to prevent or minimize serious disruption in Authority services or to ensure the integrity of Authority records.

(b) All contracts involving less than $25,000 shall be let SB0744 Engrossed - 33 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b by competitive selection process whenever possible, and in any event in a manner calculated to ensure the best interests of the public.

(c) In determining the responsibility of any proposer, the Authority may take into account the proposer's (or an individual having a beneficial interest, directly or indirectly, of more than 1% in such proposing entity) past record of dealings with the Authority, the proposer's experience, adequacy of equipment, and ability to complete performance within the time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility.

No such contract shall be awarded to any proposer other than the lowest proposer (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a vote of at least 2 members of the Board and such action is accompanied by a written statement setting forth the reasons for not awarding the contract to the highest or lowest proposer, as the case may be.

The statement shall be kept on file in the principal office of the Authority and open to public inspection.

(d) The Authority shall have the right to reject all proposals and to re-advertise for proposals.

If after any such re-advertisement, no responsible and satisfactory proposals, within the terms of the re-advertisement, is received, the Authority may award such contract without competitive selection, provided that the Gaming Board must approve the contract prior to its execution.

The contract must not be less SB0744 Engrossed - 34 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b advantageous to the Authority than any valid proposal received pursuant to advertisement.

(e) Advertisements for proposals and re-proposals shall be published at least once in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the City at least 10 calendar days before the time for receiving proposals, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible bulletin boards in the principal office of the Authority.

Such advertisements shall state the time and place for receiving and opening of proposals and, by reference to plans and specifications on file at the time of the first publication or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise prospective proposers of their obligations and to ensure free and open competitive selection.

(f) All proposals in response to advertisements shall be sealed and shall be publicly opened by the Authority.

All proposers shall be entitled to be present in person or by representatives.

Cash or a certified or satisfactory cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable amount to be fixed by the Authority before advertising for proposals, shall be required with the proposal.

A bond for faithful performance of the contract with surety or sureties satisfactory to the Authority and adequate insurance may be required in reasonable amounts to be fixed by the Authority before advertising for proposals.

SB0744 Engrossed - 35 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (g) The contract shall be awarded as promptly as possible after the opening of proposals.

The proposal of the successful proposer, as well as the bids of the unsuccessful proposers, shall be placed on file and be open to public inspection subject to the exemptions from disclosure provided under Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act.

All proposals shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of any proposals in response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made by the Authority before the time fixed for opening proposals.

(h) Notice of each and every contract that is offered, including renegotiated contracts and change orders, shall be published in an online bulletin.

The online bulletin must include at least the date first offered, the date submission of offers is due, the location that offers are to be submitted to, a brief purchase description, the method of source selection, information of how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description and any disclosure and contract forms, and encouragement to prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, as defined by Section 45-67 of the Illinois Procurement Code, and Illinois residents discharged from any Illinois adult correctional center subject to Gaming Board licensing and eligibility rules.

Notice of each and every contract that is let or awarded, including renegotiated contracts and change orders, shall be published in the online bulletin and must include at least all of the information specified in this item (h), as well as the name of the SB0744 Engrossed - 36 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b successful responsible proposer or offeror, the contract price, and the number of unsuccessful responsive proposers and any other disclosure specified in this Section.

This notice must be posted in the online electronic bulletin prior to execution of the contract.

Section 1-130.

Affirmative action and equal opportunity obligations of Authority.

(a) The Authority is subject to the requirements of Article V of Chapter 2-92 (Sections 2-92-650 through 2-92-720 inclusive) of the Chicago Municipal Code, as now or hereafter amended, renumbered, or succeeded, concerning a Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program for construction contracts, and Chapter 2-92-420 et seq.

of the Chicago Municipal Code, as now or hereafter amended, renumbered, or succeeded, concerning a Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program to determine the status of a firm as a Minority Business Enterprise for city procurement purposes.

(b) The Authority is authorized to enter into agreements with contractors' associations, labor unions, and the contractors working on the development of the casino to establish an apprenticeship preparedness training program to provide for an increase in the number of minority and female journeymen and apprentices in the building trades and to enter into agreements with community college districts or other SB0744 Engrossed - 37 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b public or private institutions to provide readiness training.

The Authority is further authorized to enter into contracts with public and private educational institutions and persons in the gaming, entertainment, hospitality, and tourism industries to provide training for employment in those industries.

ARTICLE 90.

Section 90-5.

The Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act is amended by changing Section 5-20 as follows:

(20 ILCS 301/5-20) Sec.

5-20.

Compulsive gambling program.

(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall establish a program for public education, research, and training regarding problem and compulsive gambling and the treatment and prevention of problem and compulsive gambling.

Subject to specific appropriation for these stated purposes, the program must include all of the following:

(1) Establishment and maintenance of a toll-free "800" telephone number to provide crisis counseling and referral services to families experiencing difficulty as a result of problem or compulsive gambling.

(2) Promotion of public awareness regarding the recognition and prevention of problem and compulsive gambling.

SB0744 Engrossed - 38 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (3) Facilitation, through in-service training and other means, of the availability of effective assistance programs for problem and compulsive gamblers.

(4) Conducting studies to identify adults and juveniles in this State who are, or who are at risk of becoming, problem or compulsive gamblers.

(b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall either establish and maintain the program or contract with a private or public entity for the establishment and maintenance of the program.

Subject to appropriation, either the Department or the private or public entity shall implement the toll-free telephone number, promote public awareness, and conduct in-service training concerning problem and compulsive gambling.

(c) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall produce and supply the signs specified in Section 10.7 of the Illinois Lottery Law, Section 34.1 of the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, Section 4.3 of the Bingo License and Tax Act, Section 8.1 of the Charitable Games Act, and Section 13.1 of the Illinois Riverboat Gambling Act.

(Source:

P.A.

89-374, eff.

1-1-96;

89-626, eff.

8-9-96.) Section 90-10.

The Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by changing Section 2505-305 as follows:

SB0744 Engrossed - 39 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (20 ILCS 2505/2505-305) (was 20 ILCS 2505/39b15.1) Sec.

2505-305.

Investigators.

(a) The Department has the power to appoint investigators to conduct all investigations, searches, seizures, arrests, and other duties imposed under the provisions of any law administered by the Department or the Illinois Gaming Board.

Except as provided in subsection (c), these investigators have and may exercise all the powers of peace officers solely for the purpose of enforcing taxing measures administered by the Department or the Illinois Gaming Board.

(b) The Director must authorize to each investigator employed under this Section and to any other employee of the Department exercising the powers of a peace officer a distinct badge that, on its face, (i) clearly states that the badge is authorized by the Department and (ii) contains a unique identifying number.

No other badge shall be authorized by the Department.

(c) Investigators appointed under this Section who are assigned to the Illinois Gaming Board have and may exercise all the rights and powers of peace officers, provided that these powers shall be limited to offenses or violations occurring or committed on a riverboat or dock or in a casino, as defined in subsections (d) and (f) of Section 4 of the Illinois Riverboat Gambling Act.

(Source:

P.A.

91-239, eff.

1-1-00;

91-883, eff.

1-1-01;

92-493, eff.

1-1-02.) SB0744 Engrossed - 40 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Section 90-15.

The Joliet Regional Port District Act is amended by changing Section 5.1 as follows:

(70 ILCS 1825/5.1) (from Ch.

19, par.

255.1) Sec.

5.1.

Riverboat and casino gambling.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the District may not regulate the operation, conduct, or navigation of any riverboat gambling casino licensed under the Illinois Riverboat Gambling Act, and the District may not license, tax, or otherwise levy any assessment of any kind on any riverboat gambling casino licensed under the Illinois Riverboat Gambling Act.

The General Assembly declares that the powers to regulate the operation, conduct, and navigation of riverboat gambling casinos and to license, tax, and levy assessments upon riverboat gambling casinos are exclusive powers of the State of Illinois and the Illinois Gaming Board as provided in the Illinois Riverboat Gambling Act.

(Source:

P.A.

87-1175.) Section 90-20.

The Consumer Installment Loan Act is amended by changing Section 12.5 as follows:

(205 ILCS 670/12.5) Sec.

12.5.

Limited purpose branch.

(a) Upon the written approval of the Director, a licensee SB0744 Engrossed - 41 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b may maintain a limited purpose branch for the sole purpose of making loans as permitted by this Act.

A limited purpose branch may include an automatic loan machine.

No other activity shall be conducted at the site, including but not limited to, accepting payments, servicing the accounts, or collections.

(b) The licensee must submit an application for a limited purpose branch to the Director on forms prescribed by the Director with an application fee of $300.

The approval for the limited purpose branch must be renewed concurrently with the renewal of the licensee's license along with a renewal fee of $300 for the limited purpose branch.

(c) The books, accounts, records, and files of the limited purpose branch's transactions shall be maintained at the licensee's licensed location.

The licensee shall notify the Director of the licensed location at which the books, accounts, records, and files shall be maintained.

(d) The licensee shall prominently display at the limited purpose branch the address and telephone number of the licensee's licensed location.

(e) No other business shall be conducted at the site of the limited purpose branch unless authorized by the Director.

(f) The Director shall make and enforce reasonable rules for the conduct of a limited purpose branch.

(g) A limited purpose branch may not be located within 1,000 feet of a facility operated by an inter-track wagering licensee or an organization licensee subject to the Illinois SB0744 Engrossed - 42 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Horse Racing Act of 1975, on a riverboat or in a casino subject to the Illinois Riverboat Gambling Act, or within 1,000 feet of the location at which the riverboat docks or within 1,000 feet of a casino.

(Source:

P.A.

90-437, eff.

1-1-98.) Section 90-25.

The Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 is amended by changing Sections 1.2, 1.3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 20, 26, 28.1, and 31 and by adding Sections 3.24, 3.25, 3.26, 3.27, and 30.6 as follows:

(230 ILCS 5/1.2) Sec.

1.2.

Legislative intent.

This Act is intended to benefit the people of the State of Illinois by encouraging the breeding and production of race horses, assisting economic development, and promoting Illinois tourism.

The General Assembly finds and declares it to be the public policy of the State of Illinois to:

(a) support and enhance Illinois' horse racing industry, which is a significant component within the agribusiness industry;

(b) ensure that Illinois' horse racing industry remains competitive with neighboring states;

(c) stimulate growth within Illinois' horse racing industry, thereby encouraging new investment and development to produce additional tax revenues and to create additional SB0744 Engrossed - 43 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b jobs;

(d) promote the further growth of tourism;

(e) encourage the breeding of thoroughbred and standardbred horses in this State;

and (f) ensure that public confidence and trust in the credibility and integrity of racing operations and the regulatory process is maintained.

(Source:

P.A.

91-40, eff.

6-25-99.) (230 ILCS 5/1.3) Sec.

1.3.

Legislative findings.

(a) The General Assembly finds that the Illinois gaming industry is a single industry consisting of horse racing , and riverboat and casino gambling, and electronic gaming.

Reports issued by the Economic and Fiscal Commission (now Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability) in 1992, 1994, and 1998 have found that horse racing and riverboat gambling:

(1) "share many of the same characteristics" and are "more alike than different";

(2) are planned events;

(3) have similar odds of winning;

(4) occur in similar settings;

and (5) compete with each other for limited gaming dollars.

(b) The General Assembly declares it to be the public policy of this State to ensure the viability of all both horse racing and riverboat aspects of the Illinois gaming industry.

SB0744 Engrossed - 44 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (Source:

P.A.

95-331, eff.

8-21-07.) (230 ILCS 5/3.24 new) Sec.

3.24.

Adjusted gross receipts.

"Adjusted gross receipts" means the gross receipts from electronic gaming less winnings paid to wagerers.

(230 ILCS 5/3.25 new) Sec.

3.25.

Electronic gaming.

"Electronic gaming" means slot machine gambling, video games of chance, and electronic gambling games that are conducted at a race track licensed under this Act pursuant to an electronic gaming license.

(230 ILCS 5/3.26 new) Sec.

3.26.

Electronic gaming license.

"Electronic gaming license" means a license to conduct electronic gaming issued under Section 56.

(230 ILCS 5/3.27 new) Sec.

3.27.

Electronic gaming facility.

"Electronic gaming facility" means that portion of an organization licensee's race track facility at which electronic gaming is conducted.

(230 ILCS 5/4) (from Ch.

8, par.

37-4) Sec.

4.

Until the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the The Board shall consist of 11 SB0744 Engrossed - 45 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, not more than 6 of whom shall be of the same political party, and one of whom shall be designated by the Governor to be chairman.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Section to the contrary, the term of office of each member of the Board sitting on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly ends on that date and those members shall hold office only until their successors are appointed and qualified pursuant to this amendatory Act.

Each member shall have a reasonable knowledge of harness or thoroughbred racing practices and procedure and of the principles of harness or thoroughbred racing and breeding.

Additionally, at least 6 members must have personal experience working in the horse racing industry whether it be in the State of Illinois or elsewhere.

At and, at the time of his or her appointment, the member shall be a resident of the State of Illinois and shall have resided therein for a period of at least 5 years next preceding his appointment and qualification and he shall be a qualified voter therein and not less than 25 years of age.

The Board should reflect the ethnic, cultural, and geographic diversity of the State.

(Source:

P.A.

91-798, eff.

7-9-00.) (230 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch.

8, par.

37-5) Sec.

As soon as practicable following the effective date SB0744 Engrossed - 46 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b of this amendatory Act of 1995, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, members to the Board as follows:

3 members for terms expiring July 1, 1996;

3 members for terms expiring July 1, 1998;

and 3 members for terms expiring July 1, 2000.

Of the 2 additional members appointed pursuant to this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly, the initial term of one member shall expire on July 1, 2002 and the initial term of the other member shall expire on July 1, 2004.

Thereafter, the terms of office of the Board members shall be 6 years.

Incumbent members on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1995 shall continue to serve only until their successors are appointed and have qualified.

The terms of office of the initial Board members appointed pursuant to this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly will commence from the effective date of this amendatory Act and run as follows, to be determined by lot:

one for a term expiring July 1 of the year following confirmation, 2 for a term expiring July 1 two years following confirmation, 2 for a term expiring July 1 three years following confirmation, and 2 for a term expiring July 1 four years following confirmation.

Upon the expiration of the foregoing terms, the successors of such members shall serve a term of 4 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified for like terms.

Each member of the Board shall receive $300 per day for each day the Board meets and for each day the member conducts a hearing pursuant to Section 16 of this Act, provided that no SB0744 Engrossed - 47 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b Board member shall receive more than $5,000 in such fees during any calendar year, or an amount set by the Compensation Review Board, whichever is greater.

Members of the Board shall also be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses and disbursements incurred in the execution of their official duties.

(Source:

P.A.

91-357, eff.

7-29-99;

91-798, eff.

7-9-00.) (230 ILCS 5/6) (from Ch.

8, par.

37-6) Sec.

6.

Restrictions on Board members.

(a) No person shall be appointed a member of the Board or continue to be a member of the Board if the person or any member of their immediate family is a member of the Board of Directors, employee, or financially interested in any of the following:

(i) any licensee or other person who has applied for racing dates to the Board, or the operations thereof including, but not limited to, concessions, data processing, track maintenance, track security, and pari-mutuel operations, located, scheduled or doing business within the State of Illinois, (ii) any licensee or other person in any race horse competing at a meeting under the Board's jurisdiction, or (iii) any licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act.

No person shall be appointed a member of the Board or continue to be a member of the Board who is (or any member of whose family is) a member of the Board of Directors of, or who is a person financially interested in, any licensee or other person who has applied for SB0744 Engrossed - 48 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b racing dates to the Board, or the operations thereof including, but not limited to, concessions, data processing, track maintenance, track security and pari-mutuel operations, located, scheduled or doing business within the State of Illinois, or in any race horse competing at a meeting under the Board's jurisdiction.

No Board member shall hold any other public office for which he shall receive compensation other than necessary travel or other incidental expenses.

(b) No person shall be a member of the Board who is not of good moral character or who has been convicted of, or is under indictment for, a felony under the laws of Illinois or any other state, or the United States.

(c) No member of the Board or employee shall engage in any political activity.

For the purposes of this Section, "political" means any activity in support of or in connection with any campaign for State or local elective office or any political organization, but does not include activities (i) relating to the support or opposition of any executive, legislative, or administrative action (as those terms are defined in Section 2 of the Lobbyist Registration Act), (ii) relating to collective bargaining, or (iii) that are otherwise in furtherance of the person's official State duties or governmental and public service functions.

(d) Board members and employees may not engage in communications or any activity that may cause or have the appearance of causing a conflict of interest.

A conflict of SB0744 Engrossed - 49 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b interest exists if a situation influences or creates the appearance that it may influence judgment or performance of regulatory duties and responsibilities.

This prohibition shall extend to any act identified by Board action that, in the judgment of the Board, could represent the potential for or the appearance of a conflict of interest.

(e) Board members and employees may not accept any gift, gratuity, service, compensation, travel, lodging, or thing of value, with the exception of unsolicited items of an incidental nature, from any person, corporation, or entity doing business with the Board.

(f) A Board member or employee shall not use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure, or attempt to secure, any privilege, advantage, favor, or influence for himself or herself or others.

No Board member or employee, within a period of one year immediately preceding nomination by the Governor or employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act.

In addition, no Board member or employee shall for one year after the expiration of his or her term or separation from the Board be employed or receive compensation or fees from the beforementioned persons or entities.

(Source:

P.A.

89-16, eff.

5-30-95.) SB0744 Engrossed - 50 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b (230 ILCS 5/9) (from Ch.

8, par.

37-9) Sec.

9.

The Board shall have all powers necessary and proper to fully and effectively execute the provisions of this Act, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) The Board is vested with jurisdiction and supervision over all race meetings in this State, over all licensees doing business in this State, over all occupation licensees, and over all persons on the facilities of any licensee.

Such jurisdiction shall include the power to issue licenses to the Illinois Department of Agriculture authorizing the pari-mutuel system of wagering on harness and Quarter Horse races held (1) at the Illinois State Fair in Sangamon County, and (2) at the DuQuoin State Fair in Perry County.

The jurisdiction of the Board shall also include the power to issue licenses to county fairs which are eligible to receive funds pursuant to the Agricultural Fair Act, as now or hereafter amended, or their agents, authorizing the pari-mutuel system of wagering on horse races conducted at the county fairs receiving such licenses.

Such licenses shall be governed by subsection (n) of this Section.

Upon application, the Board shall issue a license to the Illinois Department of Agriculture to conduct harness and Quarter Horse races at the Illinois State Fair and at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds during the scheduled dates of each fair.

The Board shall not require and the Department of Agriculture shall be exempt from the requirements of Sections SB0744 Engrossed - 51 - LRB096 06812 AMC 16898 b 15.3, 18 and 19, paragraphs (a)(2), (b), (c), (d), (e), (e-5), (e-10), (f), (g), and (h) of Section 20, and Sections 21, 24 and 25.

The Board and the Department of Agriculture may extend any or all of these exemptions to any contractor or agent engaged by the Department of Agriculture to conduct its race meetings when the Board determines that this would best serve the public interest and the interest of horse racing.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, it shall be lawful for any licensee to operate pari-mutuel wagering or contract with the Department of Agriculture to operate pari-mutuel wagering at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds or for the Department to enter into contracts with a licensee, employ its owners, employees or agents and employ such other occupation licensees as the Department deems necessary in connection with race meetings and wagerings.