Bill Status of HB 479   100th General Assembly

Short Description:  ILLINOIS STATE SEAL

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. John J. Cullerton-Dave Syverson-Steve Stadelman-Pat McGuire-Napoleon Harris, III)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Public Laws 1867, p. 36-37, Sec. 1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends "An Act to renew the Great Seal of State", approved March 7, 1867. Provides that the State seal shall bear the date "December 3, 1818" in recognition of the date of Illinois' statehood and that the date "December 3, 1818" shall replace any other date appearing on the State seal. Provides that any further additions or changes made to the design of the seal are wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
Public Laws 1867, p. 36-37, Sec. 1
Adds reference to:
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.878 new
20 ILCS 605/605-530 new
720 ILCS 5/28-1from Ch. 38, par. 28-1
720 ILCS 5/28-1.1from Ch. 38, par. 28-1.1
720 ILCS 5/28-3from Ch. 38, par. 28-3
720 ILCS 5/28-5from Ch. 38, par. 28-5

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Fantasy Sports Contest Act. Authorizes interactive fantasy sports contests conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Prohibits the conduct of interactive fantasy sports contests by unlicensed interactive fantasy sports operators. Provides that no interactive fantasy sports operator shall administer, manage, or otherwise make available an interactive fantasy sports platform to persons located in the State unless licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board under the Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board shall have jurisdiction over and shall supervise all interactive fantasy sports contests governed by the Act. Provides that the Board shall adopt emergency rules to implement the Act. Contains provisions concerning applicability, licensing, the powers and duties of the Board, required safeguards and minimum standards for operators, multiple interactive fantasy sports platforms and interactive fantasy sports contests, annual reports, state taxes, the disposition of taxes, audits, limitations on the taxation of operators, and application fees and license fees. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2021. Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes internet wagering to the extent that it is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Creates the Division of Internet Gaming within the Illinois Gaming Board to administer, regulate, and enforce the system of Internet gaming established under the Act. Contains provisions concerning powers and duties of the Division. Requires the Board to hire an Executive Director of the Division. Provides that the Division is authorized to issue Internet gaming licenses and certify Internet gaming vendors. Provides that each Internet gaming licensee shall be limited to using not more than 2 brands. Contains provisions restricting the operation of computer terminals or similar devices principally used for the purpose of accessing Internet games. Contains provisions concerning age verification and responsible gaming, taxes on Internet gaming licensees, and applicability of the Riverboat Gambling Act. Creates the Responsible Internet Gaming Advisory Board to make recommendations to the Executive Director of the Division regarding the development of rules and procedures to reduce and prevent problem or compulsive gambling and youth gambling and to ensure the conduct of safe, fair, and responsible Internet gaming. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board shall adopt emergency rules to administer the Act. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Depressed Communities Economic Development Board as an advisory board within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Requires the Board to make recommendations to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity concerning the award of grants from amounts appropriated to the Department from the Depressed Communities Economic Development Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Depressed Communities Economic Development Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that interactive fantasy sports contests and participation in interactive fantasy sports contests authorized under the Fantasy Sports Contest Act and internet wagering conducted in accordance with the Internet Gaming Act does not constitute gambling or syndicated gambling. Provides that "gambling place" does not include gambling conducted in the manner authorized by the Internet Gaming Act. Provides that certain gambling devices used as authorized under the Internet Gaming Act are exempt from seizure.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Corrects a typographical error.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/19/2017HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler
  1/20/2017HouseFirst Reading
  1/20/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/24/2017HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson
  1/24/2017HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli
  1/24/2017HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson
  1/24/2017HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli
  1/27/2017HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
  1/27/2017HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
  2/1/2017HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nick Sauer
  2/1/2017HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nick Sauer
  2/2/2017HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
  2/8/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 007-000-000
  2/8/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/9/2017HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
  2/9/2017HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
  2/9/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2/9/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  2/9/2017HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
  2/9/2017HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
  2/16/2017HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski
  2/16/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 092-017-001
  2/16/2017HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  2/16/2017SenateArrive in Senate
  2/16/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  2/16/2017SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  2/16/2017HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  2/16/2017HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski
  2/22/2017SenateFirst Reading
  2/22/2017SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/15/2017SenateAssigned to State Government
  5/19/2017SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  5/30/2017SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Kwame Raoul
  5/30/2017SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  5/30/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 31, 2017
  5/30/2017SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017
  5/30/2017SenateSecond Reading
  5/30/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2017
  5/30/2017HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kwame Raoul
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kwame Raoul
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  5/31/2017SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  5/31/2017SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  5/31/2017SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire
  5/31/2017SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Raoul
  5/31/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Raoul
  5/31/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/31/2017SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  5/31/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-010-001
  6/2/2017HouseArrived in House
  6/2/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
  6/2/2017HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  6/20/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  6/20/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  6/20/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  6/20/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  6/20/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee
  6/20/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee
  9/28/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  9/28/2017HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  9/28/2017HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/6/2019SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton
  1/8/2019HouseSession Sine Die

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