Illinois SB521

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On January 10, 2023 in the Senate:

Session Sine Die

On October 21, 2022 in the Senate:

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

On July 16, 2021 in the Senate:

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

On June 1, 2021 in the House:

House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

On June 1, 2021 in the Senate:

Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4 - June 1, 2021

On June 1, 2021 in the House:

House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-011-001
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40

On June 1, 2021 in the Senate:

Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4

On June 1, 2021 in the House:

House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

On May 31, 2021 in the House:

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-003-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000

On May 30, 2021 in the House:

Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert Rita
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

On May 28, 2021 in the House:

Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2021

On May 26, 2021 in the House:

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

On May 12, 2021 in the House:

Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

On April 28, 2021 in the House:

Assigned to Executive Committee

On April 23, 2021 in the House:

First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee

On April 22, 2021 in the House:

Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

On April 21, 2021 in the Senate:

Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

On April 13, 2021 in the Senate:

Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 14, 2021

On March 17, 2021 in the Senate:

Do Pass Executive; 017-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 23, 2021

On March 9, 2021 in the Senate:

Assigned to Executive

On February 23, 2021 in the Senate:

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muñoz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments

House Amendment 004

In provisions amending the Video Gaming Act concerning regulation of video gaming by the State, adds language providing that restrictions on a home rule municipality or non-home rule unit imposing a tax on licensees and certain activities is a denial and limitation on home rule powers and functions under certain provisions of the Illinois Constitution.

House Amendment 003

Removes provisions amending the Illinois Gambling Act that require applicants for an owners license to provide evidence of a labor peace agreement or intention to enter into a labor peace agreement that meets certain requirements with a bona fide labor organization. Adds provisions in the Video Gaming Act relating to distribution of license fees and fees on the operation of a video gaming terminal. Removes language in the Video Gaming Act that allows certain qualified fraternal organization and qualified veterans organizations to be eligible for a license as a licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans established without a license under the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes changes to provisions concerning fees imposed by non-home rule units of government. Makes changes to provisions concerning the State having exclusive regulation of video gaming.

House Amendment 001

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides the application process for the issuance of an organization license for the standardbred racetrack in Cook County. Changes the bond requirement for an applicant for an organization license. Makes changes to the qualifications for stallions for the Illinois Standardbred Breeders Fund. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Requires applicants for an owners license to provide evidence of a labor peace agreement or intention to enter into a labor peace agreement that meets certain requirements with a bona fide labor organization. Provides that an applicant for a suppliers license under the Act that already holds a specified license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board is entitled to licensure as a supplier under the Act without additional Board investigation or approval, except by a vote of the Board. Provides that an initial suppliers license shall be issued for 4 years and may be renewed for additional 4-year periods. Provides that if a holder of a specified license issued by the Board is granted an additional license issued by the Board, the initial period of the new license shall expire at the earliest expiration date of any other specified licenses held by the licensee. Amends the Raffles and Poker Runs Act. Allows raffle licenses to be issued to fire protection agencies and associations that represent fire protection officials. Defines "fire protection agency" to mean a State, local government, or intergovernmental agency vested with the duty and authority to provide public fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical services or an organization that provides support or assistance to such an agency. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Creates a sales agent and broker license to solicit or receive business from current or potential establishments licensed under the Act. Allows a qualified fraternal organization and a qualified veterans organization that derive their charters from a national organization to apply for a license allowing video gaming if the proposed establishment is located in a municipality having a population of not more than 1,000,000 that has enacted an ordinance prohibiting video gaming within the corporate limits or a county having a population of not more than 1,000,000 that has enacted an ordinance prohibiting video gaming within the unincorporated area of the county. Allows a qualified fraternal organization and a qualified veterans organization that derive their charters from a national organization to apply for a license allowing video gaming without a license under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 if the proposed establishment is located in a municipality having a population of not more than 1,000,000 or a county having a population of not more than 1,000,000. Provides that a non-home rule unit of government may not impose any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 (rather than $25). Removes language prohibiting the City of Rockford from imposing such a fee in excess of $250. Provides that a home rule municipality may not impose such a fee. Provides that the cost of any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal shall be shared equally between the terminal operator and the applicable establishment authorized to conduct video gaming under the Act. Provides that the licensure, registration, regulation of video gaming, and the imposition of fees and other charges under the Act in connection with licensure, registration, and regulation, are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Provides that no home rule municipality or non-home rule unit may license, register, or otherwise regulate, or impose any type of fee or any other charge upon, a manufacturer, distributor, terminal operator, licensed technician, licensed terminal handler, licensed establishment, licensed veterans establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, or licensed fraternal establishment. Prohibits a home rule municipality or non-home rule unit from imposing any type of tax upon licensees, occupations, and other activities authorized under the Act. Provides that any home rule municipality that has adopted an ordinance imposing an amusement tax on persons who participate in the playing of video gaming terminals on or before June 1, 2021 may continue to impose such amusement tax pursuant to such ordinance but shall not increase, expand, or extend the tax or tax rate on such persons participating in playing video gaming terminals in excess of that tax or rate set forth in such ordinance and shall not otherwise impose any other tax upon any entity or person. Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Changes the renewal period for a supplier license from one year to 4 years. Provides that beginning 4 years after issuance of the initial supplier license, a holder of a supplier license shall pay a $150,000 annual license fee. Until July 1, 2023, allows tier 1 sports wagers that are not related to an individual athlete's performance and are made in person on Illinois collegiate teams. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.