(20 ILCS 1605/21.17)

Sec. 21.17. Illinois Lottery Special Instant Scratch-off Task Force.

(a) There is hereby created the Illinois Lottery Special Instant Scratch-off Task Force.

(b) The Task Force shall study the joint special instant scratch-off game offered under Section 21.4 and make recommendations on:

(1) maximizing revenue for this State as well as various special causes;

(2) whether to expand the program to additional causes;

(3) establishing criteria for special causes;

(4) the impact on revenue of the joint special instant scratch-off game; and

(5) other issues related to the joint special instant scratch-off game.

(c) The Task Force may request testimony from any person or entity that may assist in increasing understanding of the joint special instant scratch-off game.

(d) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(1) the Director of the Lottery, or his or her designee;

(2) 2 members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be named co-chair of the Task Force;

(3) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;

(4) 2 members, appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom shall be named co-chair of the Task Force;

(5) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; and

(6) 2 members, appointed by the Governor.

(e) Members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation for the duration of the Task Force, but may be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and in compliance with the Secretary of State's travel rules required for attendance at meetings.

(f) As soon as practicable, but no later than September 1, 2023, all members shall be appointed to the Task Force. As soon as practicable after all members have been appointed, the Task Force shall hold its first meeting. The Task Force shall meet a minimum of 4 times.

(g) The Department of the Lottery shall provide administrative support and other support to the Task Force.

(h) By January 1, 2025, the Task Force shall submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly reporting findings and recommendations regarding the joint special instant scratch-off games.

(i) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2027.

(Source: P.A. 103-381, eff. 7-28-23.)