Bill Status of SB 198   94th General Assembly

Short Description:  LOTTERY-INTERNET PILOT PROGRAM

Senate Sponsors
Sen. John J. Cullerton

House Sponsors
(Rep. Lou Lang-Angelo Saviano-Calvin L. Giles and Jack McGuire)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/31/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 1605/7.12 new
720 ILCS 5/28-1from Ch. 38, par. 28-1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall create a pilot program that allows Illinois residents to purchase Illinois lottery tickets on the Internet. Provides that the Act and the rules adopted pursuant to the Act pertaining to the sale of lottery tickets apply to the sale of lottery tickets under this program. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the exemption from conviction of gambling for lotteries when conducted by the State of Illinois in accordance with the Illinois Lottery Law includes any activity conducted by the Department of Revenue to sell lottery tickets pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Lottery Law and its rules. Provides that persons who purchase lottery tickets through the Internet in connection with the Department of Revenue's pilot program shall not be convicted of gambling.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 1605/7.13 new
20 ILCS 1605/7.14 new
20 ILCS 1605/7.15 new
20 ILCS 1605/7.16 new

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall create a pilot program that allows the purchase of Illinois lottery tickets or shares on the Internet and that licenses agents to sell lottery tickets or shares on the Internet. Provides for the licensing of Internet agents. Contains provisions concerning the posting of Internet agent license numbers and notices, verification of age, retailer fees, residency restrictions, limits on purchases, and Internet program games. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the exemption from conviction of gambling for lotteries when conducted by the State of Illinois in accordance with the Illinois Lottery Law includes any activity conducted by the Department of Revenue to sell lottery tickets pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Lottery Law and its rules. Provides that persons who purchase lottery tickets through the Internet in connection with the Department of Revenue's pilot program shall not be convicted of gambling. Effective immediately.

 Fiscal Note (Department of Revenue)
 It is difficult to determine a revenue estimate for Illinois lottery sales because no U.S. jurisdiction has implemented an Internet lottery. However, an Internet lottery program in the United Kingdom increased sales by approximately 2%. This percentage is consistent with the percentage of retail sales over the Internet in the United States. Sales of Lotto, Mega-Million, and other on-line ticket offerings are approximately $900 million per year. If Illinois ticket sales experienced a 2% increase, ticket sales would increase approximately by $18 million. Although this estimate is subject to a high degree of uncertainty, net profits from this on-line Internet program, after costs for software and staff, commissions, and prizes to winners is anticipated to be approximately $6 million per year.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 1)(Department of Revenue)
 No change from previous fiscal note

 Judicial Note (H-AM 1) (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/2/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
  2/2/2005SenateFirst Reading
  2/2/2005SenateReferred to Rules
  2/3/2005SenateAssigned to Revenue
  2/17/2005SenateDo Pass Revenue; 006-004-000
  2/17/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 23, 2005
  3/1/2005SenateSecond Reading
  3/1/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 2, 2005
  4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
  4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
  4/11/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  4/12/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue
  4/12/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Revenue
  4/12/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted Revenue; 006-004-000
  4/12/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled in Revenue; by Cullerton
  4/14/2005SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/14/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Cullerton
  4/14/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  4/14/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 032-024-001
  4/14/2005HouseArrived in House
  4/14/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/14/2005HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
  4/14/2005HouseFirst Reading
  4/14/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/15/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
  4/20/2005HouseAssigned to Gaming Committee
  4/27/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 011-000-000
  4/28/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/10/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/10/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/20/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005
  5/24/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles
  5/24/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brent Hassert
  5/25/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang
  5/25/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/25/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire
  5/26/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gaming Committee
  5/27/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 006-003-000
  5/27/2005HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Brent Hassert
  5/27/2005HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  5/28/2005HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. William B. Black
  5/28/2005HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. William B. Black
  5/28/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn by Rep. Lou Lang
  5/28/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/28/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed
  5/28/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1
  5/29/2005HouseJudicial Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. William B. Black
  5/29/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. William B. Black
  5/29/2005HouseJudicial Note Filed As Amended by HA 1
  5/29/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. William B. Black
  5/29/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/29/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/31/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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