REVENUE - GAMING EXPANSION
Summary
Creates the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act and the Illinois Casino Development Authority Act to create authorities for the purposes of developing and operating casinos. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Racing Board. Allows advance deposit wagering. Adds provisions concerning drug testing for horses. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide for the conduct of electronic gaming at tracks. Makes other changes. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Gaming Board. Authorizes the issuance of an additional riverboat license and 2 casino licenses. Contains provisions regarding the re-issuance of the 10th riverboat license. Allows the Chicago Casino Development Authority and the Illinois Casino Development Authority to receive casino licenses. Changes the short title to the Illinois Gambling Act and makes corresponding changes in other Acts. Provides for the conduct of electronic poker. Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act with respect to the State sales tax collected on motor fuel. Amends the School Construction Law to create the Chicago Public Schools Capital Needs Board. Makes other changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 10, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jul 14, 2008
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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