LOTTERY-AUTISM
Summary
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Requires the Department of Revenue, beginning on January 1, 2016 or as soon thereafter as is practical, to offer a special instant scratch-off game for the benefit of research pertaining to autism. Requires the net revenue from that game to be deposited into the Autism Research Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by Department of Public Health for the purpose of making grants to organizations in Illinois that conduct research pertaining to the study, investigation, and experimentation ultimately resulting in a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders, as well as more effective treatment options. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the game. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Fund. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2015
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 20, 2015
Lower · Passed
To Finance Subcommittee
lower
Mar 16, 2015
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2015
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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