Rep. Rita Mayfield

Filed: 3/1/2023

 

 


 

 


 
10300HB2465ham001LRB103 30269 RPS 58286 a

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2465

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2465 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Liquor Control Act of 1934 is amended by
5adding Section 4-8 as follows:
 
6    (235 ILCS 5/4-8 new)
7    Sec. 4-8. Retail license; noncitizen status.
8Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the State
9Commission or local liquor commissioner may not refuse to
10issue a retail license based on an applicant's noncitizen
11status if the applicant otherwise meets the qualifications for
12licensure. This Section is a denial and limitation of home
13rule powers and functions under subsection (h) of Section 6 of
14Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.".