Bill Status of SB 521   102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  RAFFLES-FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Don Harmon-Neil Anderson, Robert F. Martwick and Christopher Belt-Mattie Hunter

House Sponsors
(Rep. Robert Rita-John C. D'Amico-Anthony DeLuca-Martin J. Moylan-Michael J. Zalewski, La Shawn K. Ford, Deb Conroy, Anna Moeller, Kelly M. Cassidy, Tim Butler, Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., Robyn Gabel, Elizabeth Hernandez, Maurice A. West, II, Dave Vella, Margaret Croke, Eva-Dina Delgado, Terra Costa Howard, Seth Lewis, Jeff Keicher, C.D. Davidsmeyer, Tom Demmer, Randy E. Frese, Mike Murphy, Jonathan Carroll and Keith R. Wheeler)


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DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
230 ILCS 15/1from Ch. 85, par. 2301
230 ILCS 15/2from Ch. 85, par. 2302

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Raffles and Poker Runs Act. Allows raffle licenses to be issued to fire protection agencies and associations that represent fire protection officials. Defines "fire protection agency" to mean a State, local government, or intergovernmental agency vested with the duty and authority to provide public fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical services or an organization that provides support or assistance to such an agency.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 1605/20from Ch. 120, par. 1170
30 ILCS 105/6z-77
230 ILCS 5/19.5
230 ILCS 5/21from Ch. 8, par. 37-21
230 ILCS 5/31from Ch. 8, par. 37-31
230 ILCS 10/4from Ch. 120, par. 2404
230 ILCS 10/6from Ch. 120, par. 2406
230 ILCS 10/7from Ch. 120, par. 2407
230 ILCS 10/7.16 new
230 ILCS 10/8from Ch. 120, par. 2408
230 ILCS 10/8.1 new
230 ILCS 10/13from Ch. 120, par. 2413
230 ILCS 40/5
230 ILCS 40/25
230 ILCS 40/27
230 ILCS 40/30
230 ILCS 40/45
230 ILCS 40/65
230 ILCS 40/90 new
230 ILCS 45/25-10
230 ILCS 45/25-15
230 ILCS 45/25-25
230 ILCS 45/25-50
230 ILCS 45/25-90

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides the application process for the issuance of an organization license for the standardbred racetrack in Cook County. Changes the bond requirement for an applicant for an organization license. Makes changes to the qualifications for stallions for the Illinois Standardbred Breeders Fund. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Requires applicants for an owners license to provide evidence of a labor peace agreement or intention to enter into a labor peace agreement that meets certain requirements with a bona fide labor organization. Provides that an applicant for a suppliers license under the Act that already holds a specified license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board is entitled to licensure as a supplier under the Act without additional Board investigation or approval, except by a vote of the Board. Provides that an initial suppliers license shall be issued for 4 years and may be renewed for additional 4-year periods. Provides that if a holder of a specified license issued by the Board is granted an additional license issued by the Board, the initial period of the new license shall expire at the earliest expiration date of any other specified licenses held by the licensee. Amends the Raffles and Poker Runs Act. Allows raffle licenses to be issued to fire protection agencies and associations that represent fire protection officials. Defines "fire protection agency" to mean a State, local government, or intergovernmental agency vested with the duty and authority to provide public fire suppression, rescue, or emergency medical services or an organization that provides support or assistance to such an agency. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Creates a sales agent and broker license to solicit or receive business from current or potential establishments licensed under the Act. Allows a qualified fraternal organization and a qualified veterans organization that derive their charters from a national organization to apply for a license allowing video gaming if the proposed establishment is located in a municipality having a population of not more than 1,000,000 that has enacted an ordinance prohibiting video gaming within the corporate limits or a county having a population of not more than 1,000,000 that has enacted an ordinance prohibiting video gaming within the unincorporated area of the county. Allows a qualified fraternal organization and a qualified veterans organization that derive their charters from a national organization to apply for a license allowing video gaming without a license under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 if the proposed establishment is located in a municipality having a population of not more than 1,000,000 or a county having a population of not more than 1,000,000. Provides that a non-home rule unit of government may not impose any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $250 (rather than $25). Removes language prohibiting the City of Rockford from imposing such a fee in excess of $250. Provides that a home rule municipality may not impose such a fee. Provides that the cost of any fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal shall be shared equally between the terminal operator and the applicable establishment authorized to conduct video gaming under the Act. Provides that the licensure, registration, regulation of video gaming, and the imposition of fees and other charges under the Act in connection with licensure, registration, and regulation, are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Provides that no home rule municipality or non-home rule unit may license, register, or otherwise regulate, or impose any type of fee or any other charge upon, a manufacturer, distributor, terminal operator, licensed technician, licensed terminal handler, licensed establishment, licensed veterans establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, or licensed fraternal establishment. Prohibits a home rule municipality or non-home rule unit from imposing any type of tax upon licensees, occupations, and other activities authorized under the Act. Provides that any home rule municipality that has adopted an ordinance imposing an amusement tax on persons who participate in the playing of video gaming terminals on or before June 1, 2021 may continue to impose such amusement tax pursuant to such ordinance but shall not increase, expand, or extend the tax or tax rate on such persons participating in playing video gaming terminals in excess of that tax or rate set forth in such ordinance and shall not otherwise impose any other tax upon any entity or person. Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Changes the renewal period for a supplier license from one year to 4 years. Provides that beginning 4 years after issuance of the initial supplier license, a holder of a supplier license shall pay a $150,000 annual license fee. Until July 1, 2023, allows tier 1 sports wagers that are not related to an individual athlete's performance and are made in person on Illinois collegiate teams. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
230 ILCS 10/4from Ch. 120, par. 2404
230 ILCS 10/6from Ch. 120, par. 2406
230 ILCS 10/7from Ch. 120, par. 2407
230 ILCS 10/7.16 new
Adds reference to:
230 ILCS 40/50

Removes provisions amending the Illinois Gambling Act that require applicants for an owners license to provide evidence of a labor peace agreement or intention to enter into a labor peace agreement that meets certain requirements with a bona fide labor organization. Adds provisions in the Video Gaming Act relating to distribution of license fees and fees on the operation of a video gaming terminal. Removes language in the Video Gaming Act that allows certain qualified fraternal organization and qualified veterans organizations to be eligible for a license as a licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans established without a license under the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes changes to provisions concerning fees imposed by non-home rule units of government. Makes changes to provisions concerning the State having exclusive regulation of video gaming.

House Floor Amendment No. 4
In provisions amending the Video Gaming Act concerning regulation of video gaming by the State, adds language providing that restrictions on a home rule municipality or non-home rule unit imposing a tax on licensees and certain activities is a denial and limitation on home rule powers and functions under certain provisions of the Illinois Constitution.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/23/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muņoz
  2/23/2021SenateFirst Reading
  2/23/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/9/2021SenateAssigned to Executive
  3/11/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  3/16/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  3/17/2021SenateDo Pass Executive; 017-000-000
  3/17/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 23, 2021
  4/13/2021SenateSecond Reading
  4/13/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 14, 2021
  4/14/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  4/21/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  4/22/2021HouseArrived in House
  4/22/2021HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  4/23/2021HouseFirst Reading
  4/23/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/27/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  4/27/2021HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  4/28/2021HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  5/12/2021HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 015-000-000
  5/12/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/18/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  5/18/2021HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  5/26/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/26/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/28/2021HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2021
  5/30/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  5/30/2021HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert Rita
  5/30/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  5/30/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/30/2021HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-003-000
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico
  5/31/2021HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
  5/31/2021HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Tim Butler
  5/31/2021HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  5/31/2021HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  5/31/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Seth Lewis
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  5/31/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted
  6/1/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  6/1/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-011-001
  6/1/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  6/1/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  6/1/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith R. Wheeler
  6/1/2021SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4
  6/1/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4 - June 1, 2021
  6/11/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  7/16/2021SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  10/21/2022SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

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