IL OPPORTUNITY FUND
Summary
Creates the Illinois Opportunity Fund Act. Contains provisions intended to increase the availability and facilitate the delivery of institutional venture capital to emerging and expanding enterprises in the State of Illinois. Defines the role of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Creates the Illinois Opportunity Fund and provides for the creation of the Illinois Capital Investment Corporation. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Illinois Opportunity Special Projects Fund. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 15, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Bob Biggins
RRepublican
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