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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB4002

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Legislation Overview

Title: GAMING-VARIOUS

Description: Creates the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act. Provides for the creation of the Chicago Casino Development Authority, whose duties include promotion and maintenance of a casino. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to authorize electronic gaming (which includes slot machine gambling and gambling with table games) at race tracks and makes conforming changes in various Acts. Further amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes various changes concerning Board members. Indefinitely extends the authorization for advance deposit wagering. Contains provisions concerning testing of horses at county fairs and standardbred horses. Further amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Changes the short title to the Illinois Gambling Act and changes corresponding references to the Act. Adds additional owners licenses, one of which authorizes the conduct of casino gambling in the City of Chicago. Makes changes in provisions concerning the admission tax and privilege tax. Makes other changes. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.

Session: 100th General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: March 7, 2017

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Chad Hays (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 7, 2017 First Reading
House Mar 7, 2017 Referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 27, 2017 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Chad Hays
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 27, 2017 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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