SB1739sam003 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Terry Link

Filed: 4/30/2013

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1739

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 1739, AS AMENDED, with reference to page and line numbers of Senate Amendment No. 1, on page 1, immediately below line 7, by inserting the following:

"Section 1-2. Legislative intent.

(a) This Act is intended to benefit the people of the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois by assisting economic development and promoting tourism and by increasing the amount of revenues available to the City and the State to assist and support education.

(b) While authorization of casino gambling in Chicago will enhance investment, development, and tourism in Illinois, it is recognized that it will do so successfully only if public confidence and trust in the credibility and integrity of the gambling operations and the regulatory process is maintained. Therefore, the provisions of this Act are designed to allow the Illinois Gaming Board to strictly regulate the facilities, persons, associations, and practices related to gambling operations pursuant to the police powers of the State, including comprehensive law enforcement supervision. Consistent with the Gaming Board's authority, the Gaming Board alone shall regulate any Chicago casino, just as it now regulates every other casino in Illinois."; and

on page 2, immediately below line 10, by inserting the following:

"Entity" means a corporation, joint venture, partnership, limited liability company, trust, or unincorporated association."; and

on page 3, line 17, after the period, by inserting "Nothing in this Act shall confer regulatory authority on the Chicago Casino Development Authority. The Illinois Gaming Board shall have exclusive regulatory authority over all gambling operations governed by this Act."; and

on page 4, by replacing lines 6 through 11 with the following: "Board (applying the same standards for suitability to the appointee as the Gaming Board would apply to an owners licensee key person under the Gaming Board's adopted rules), then the Gaming Board shall provide a written notice of such determination to the appointee and the Corporation Counsel of the City. The Mayor may then appoint a new candidate. If no such notice is delivered"; and

on page 7, by replacing lines 23 through 25 with the following: "position (applying the same standards for suitability as the Gaming Board would apply to an owners licensee key person under the Gaming Board's adopted rules),"; and

on page 8, line 3, after the period, by inserting "The Casino Board may then appoint a new executive director."; and

on page 11, line 18, after the period, by inserting "Provided further that the entities selected by the Authority for the design, construction, and outfitting of the temporary casino shall be subject to a preliminary background investigation to be completed by the Gaming Board within 30 days after the Gaming Board is provided the identities of the entities. If the Gaming Board determines that there is a substantial likelihood that the entities are not suitable or acceptable to perform their respective functions, then the Gaming Board shall immediately provide notice of that determination to the Authority. If no such notice is delivered, then, commencing on the 31st day following the date on which the information identifying such entities is provided to the Gaming Board, such entities shall be permitted to commence the services contemplated for the design, construction, and outfitting of the temporary casino."; and

by deleting line 26 on page 11 through line 2 on page 12; and

on page 12, line 3, by replacing "(12)" with "(11)"; and

on page 12, line 7, by replacing "(13)" with "(12)"; and

on page 12, line 9, by replacing "(14)" with "(13)"; and

on page 12, line 20, by replacing "(15)" with "(14)"; and

on page 12, line 21, by replacing "(16)" with "(15)"; and

on page 12, line 24, by replacing "(17)" with "(16)"; and

on page 13, line 5, by replacing "(18)" with "(17)"; and

on page 13, line 9, by replacing "(19)" with "(18)"; and

on page 16, line 16, by replacing "expect" with "except"; and

on page 17, lines 15 and 17, by replacing "corporation" each time it appears with "entity"; and

on page 18, line 12, after "Casino Board", by inserting "and the Gaming Board"; and

on page 18, line 17, after the period, by inserting "In addition, if the communication is written or digital, then the entire communication shall be disclosed."; and

on page 19, line 9, by replacing "Board" with "Casino Board"; and

on page 20, line 1, by replacing "15" with "30"; and

on page 20, by replacing lines 20 and 21 with the following:

"(c) After reviewing proposals and selecting a successful bidder, the Casino Board shall enter into a casino management contract with the successful bidder authorizing the operation of"; and

on page 21, by replacing lines 5 through 7 with the following: "to why it has not reached a final determination and when it reasonably expects to make a final determination. Validity of the casino"; and

on page 21, line 13, by replacing "a casino" with "an owners"; and

on page 21, line 17, after "facility", by inserting ", subject to the adopted rules of the Gaming Board,"; and

on page 23, by replacing lines 6 through 10 with "the construction, maintenance, and modernization of schools."; and

on page 27, line 9, by replacing "The casino" with "In addition to this Act, the Illinois Gambling Act, and all of the rules of the Gaming Board, the casino"; and

on page 27, by deleting lines 20 through 25; and

on page 34, line 5, by deleting ", except as provided in this Act,"; and

on page 34, line 7, after the period, by inserting "The foregoing non-recourse language must be printed in bold-face type on the face of the bonds and in the preliminary and final official statements on the bonds."; and

on page 35, line 18, after the period, by inserting "Any such agreement or contract shall be solely an obligation or indebtedness of the Authority and shall not be an obligation or indebtedness of the State, nor shall any party thereto have any recourse against the State in connection with the agreement or contract."; and

on page 36, lines 6 and 7, by replacing "person, firm, or corporation" with "person or entity"; and

on page 39, line 11, by replacing "operator" with "operator licensee"; and

by deleting line 20 on page 54 through line 24 on page 63; and

on page 76, immediately below line 25, by inserting the following:

"Section 90-6. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by adding Sections 605-530 and 605-535 as follows:

(20 ILCS 605/605-530 new)

Sec. 605-530. The Depressed Communities Economic Development Board.

(a) The Depressed Communities Economic Development Board is created as an advisory board within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The Board shall consist of the following members:

(1) 3 members appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of one year and 2 of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 2 years;

(2) 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of one year and one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 2 years;

(3) 2 members appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of one year and one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 2 years;

(4) 2 members appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of one year and one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 2 years; and

(5) 2 members appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of one year and one of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 2 years.

The members of the Board shall elect a member to serve as chair of the Board. The members of the Board shall reflect the composition of the Illinois population with regard to ethnic and racial composition.

After the initial terms, each member shall be appointed to serve a term of 2 years and until his or her successor has been appointed and assumes office. If a vacancy occurs in the Board membership, then the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. No member of the Board shall, at the time of his or her appointment or within 2 years before the appointment, hold elected office or be appointed to a State board, commission, or agency. All Board members are subject to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.

(b) Board members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for their reasonable travel expenses from funds available for that purpose. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall provide staff and administrative support services to the Board.

(c) The Board must make recommendations, which must be approved by a majority of the Board, 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, a special fund created in the State treasury. The Department must make grants to public or private entities submitting proposals to the Board to revitalize an Illinois depressed community. Grants may be used by these entities only for those purposes conditioned with the grant. For the purposes of this subsection (c), plans for revitalizing an Illinois depressed community include plans intended to curb high levels of poverty, unemployment, job and population loss, and general distress. An Illinois depressed community is an area where the poverty rate, as determined by using the most recent data released by the United States Census Bureau, is at least 3% greater than the State poverty rate as determined by using the most recent data released by the United States Census Bureau.

(20 ILCS 605/605-535 new)

Sec. 605-535. The Commission on the Future of Economic Development of the Latino Community.

(a) There is hereby created the Commission on the Future of Economic Development of the Latino Community within the Department. The purpose of the Commission shall be to maintain and develop the economy of Latinos and to provide opportunities for this community, which will enhance and expand the quality of their lives.

The Commission shall concentrate its major efforts on strategic planning, policy research and analysis, advocacy, evaluation, and promoting coordination and collaboration.

During each regular legislative session, the Commission must consult with appropriate legislative committees about the State's economic development needs and opportunities in the Latino community.

By October 1st of each even-numbered year, the Commission must submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a biennial comprehensive statewide economic development strategy for the Latino community with a report on progress from the previous comprehensive strategy.

The comprehensive statewide economic development strategy may include, but is not limited to:

(1) an assessment of the Latino community's economic vitality;

(2) recommended goals, objectives, and priorities for the next biennium and the future;

(3) a common set of outcomes and benchmarks for the economic development system as a whole for the Latino community;

(4) recommendations for removing barriers for Latinos in employment;

(5) an inventory of existing relevant programs compiled by the Commission from materials submitted by agencies;

(6) recommendations for expanding, discontinuing, or redirecting existing programs or adding new programs to better serve the Latino community; and

(7) recommendations of best practices and public and private sector roles in implementing the comprehensive statewide economic development strategy.

In developing the biennial statewide economic development strategy, goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations, the Commission shall consult, collaborate, and coordinate with relevant State agencies, private sector business, nonprofit organizations involved in economic development, trade associations, associate development organizations, and relevant local organizations in order to avoid duplication of effort.

State agencies shall cooperate with the Commission and provide information as the Commission may reasonably request.

The Commission shall review and make budget recommendations to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and the General Assembly in areas relating to the economic development in the State's Latino community.

The Commission shall evaluate its own performance on a regular basis.

The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, sponsorships, or contributions from any federal, State, or local governmental agency or program, or any private source, and expend the same for any purpose consistent with this Section.

(b) The Commission shall consist of 12 voting members, appointed by the Governor, 4 of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of one year, 4 of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 2 years, and 4 of whom shall be appointed to serve an initial term of 3 years. After the initial term, each member shall be appointed to a term of 3 years. Members of the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for not more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms. In appointing members, the Governor shall appoint individuals from the following private industry sectors:

(1) production agriculture;

(2) at least 2 individuals from manufacturing, one of whom shall represent a company with no more than 75 employees;

(3) transportation, construction, and logistics;

(4) travel and tourism;

(5) financial services and insurance;

(6) information technology and communications; and

(7) biotechnology.

The members of the Commission shall chose a member to serve as chair of the Commission. The members of the Commission shall be representative, to the extent possible, of the various geographic areas of the State. The Director shall serve as an ad hoc nonvoting member of the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.

(c) The Commission shall meet at least 4 times per year, with at least one meeting each calendar quarter, at the call of the director or 4 voting members of the Commission. The staff and support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department.

(d) The Commission and Department are encouraged to involve other essential groups in the work of the Commission, including, but not limited to:

(1) public universities;

(2) community colleges;

(3) other educational institutions; and

(4) the Department of Labor.

(e) The Commission shall make recommendations, which must be approved by a majority of the members of the Commission, to the Department concerning the award of grants from amounts appropriated to the Department from the Latino Community Economic Development Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. The Department shall make grants to public or private entities submitting proposals to the Commission to assist in the economic development of the Latino community. Grants may be used by these entities only for those purposes conditioned with the grant. The Commission shall coordinate with the Department to develop grant criteria.

(f) For the purposes of this Section:

"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Development.

"Director" means the Director of Commerce and Economic Development.

"Educational institutions" means nonprofit public and private colleges, community colleges, State colleges, and universities in this State."; and

on page 77, by replacing line 2 with "changing Section 9.1 as"; and

by deleting line 4 on page 77 through line 19 on page 102; and

on page 124, line 10, after "5.829,", by inserting "5.830, 5.831,"; and

on page 124, immediately below line 15, by inserting the following:

"(30 ILCS 105/5.830 new)

Sec. 5.830. The Depressed Communities Economic Development Fund.

(30 ILCS 105/5.831 new)

Sec. 5.831. The Latino Community Economic Development Fund."; and

on page 125, line 14, by replacing "(c) and (i)" with "(b), (c), (d), and (k)"; and

on page 126, line 6, after the period, by inserting "In addition, no more than 5% of the moneys annually transferred into the Fund may be used by the Department for all costs associated with fire protection and fire protection services for the Illinois State Fairgrounds."; and

by deleting line 10 on page 126 through line 24 on page 130; and

by deleting line 5 on page 137 through line 12 on page 138; and

on page 226, line 16, by deleting "3.37,"; and

by deleting lines 12 through 23 of page 229 and line 1 of page 230; and

on page 273, line 24, by deleting "breeders,"; and

on page 299, line 26, by deleting ", breeders,"; and

on page 303, line 13, by deleting ", breeders,"; and

on page 320, line 7, by changing "breeders owners" to "owners"; and

on page 320, line 19, by changing "breeders owners" to "owners"; and

on page 320, line 22, by changing "breeder owner" to "owner"; and

on page 320, line 23, by changing "breeders owners" to "owners"; and

on page 328, line 17, by changing "breeders owners" to "owners"; and

on page 341, line 15, by replacing "30" with "180 30"; and

on page 349, line 1, by replacing "horse racing and video gaming industries" with "horse racing industry"; and

on page 349, line 3, by replacing "horse racing and gaming are" with "horse racing is"; and

on page 349, line 5, by replacing "horse racing and gaming activities are" with "horse racing is"; and

on page 349, line 8, by replacing "horse racing and industries" with "horse racing industry"; and

on page 349, line 15, by deleting "and gaming activities"; and

on page 349, line 17, by deleting "and gaming"; and

on page 350, line 21, by deleting "or partnership"; and

on page 351, lines 11 and 12, by replacing "wagering, concessionaire, or electronic gaming license" with "wagering or concessionaire license"; and

on page 360, line 19, by deleting ", breeders,"; and

on page 361, line 5, by deleting ", breeders,"; and

on page 361, line 17, by deleting ", breeders,"; and

on page 362, line 1, after "facilities", by inserting "or a kitchen"; and

on page 362, line 3, by replacing "programs to care" with "R.A.C.E., Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that cares"; and

by deleting line 22 on page 362 through line 20 on page 363; and

on page 363, line 21, by replacing "(f)" with "(e)"; and

on page 367, line 7, after "gambling", by inserting ", casino gambling, or electronic gaming"; and

by replacing line 21 on page 371 through line 2 on page 372 with the following:

"(2) The Board"; and

on page 372, line 24, by replacing "The Board" with "On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly, new appointees to the Board"; and

on page 373, immediately below line 13, by inserting the following:

"Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (a), the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph (2) shall not apply to any person reappointed pursuant to paragraph (3)."; and

on page 377, line 22, by deleting "In"; and

by deleting line 23 on page 377 through line 5 on page 378; and

on page 381, line 24, after "pursuant to", by inserting "this Act and"

on page 382, by deleting lines 5 through 11; and

on page 382, lines 13, 18, and 20, by replacing "60" each time it appears with "90"; and

on page 382, line 14, after "receipt", by inserting "of submission is deemed final"; and

on page 382, line 20, after "days", by inserting "after the date the revised submission is deemed final by the Board"; and

on page 399, lines 23 and 26, by replacing "corporation" each time it appears with "entity"; and

on page 400, immediately below line 16, by inserting the following:

"This subsection (j) shall not apply to communications regarding traffic, law enforcement, security, environmental issues, city services, transportation, or other routine matters concerning the ordinary operations of the riverboat or casino. For purposes of this subsection (j), "ordinary operations" means operations relating to the casino or riverboat facility other than the conduct of gambling activities, and "routine matters" includes the application for, issuance of, renewal of, and other processes associated with municipal permits and licenses."; and

on page 406, line 26, by replacing "person, firm" with "person, firm"; and

on page 407, line 1, by replacing "corporation" with "entity corporation"; and

on page 407, lines 13 and 14, by replacing "firm or corporation" with "entity firm or corporation"; and

on page 407, line 15, by replacing "firm or corporation" with "entity firm or corporation"; and

on page 407, line 20, by replacing "person, firm or corporation" with "person or entity , firm or corporation"; and

on page 410, line 25, by deleting "(1)"; and

on page 411, by replacing lines 1 through 3 with "municipality that borders on the Illinois River south of on page 414, by replacing lines 18 through 20 with "has not reached a determination and when it reasonably expects to make a determination. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a license"; and

on page 416, line 23, by replacing "1,200" with "1,600 1,200"; and

on page 419, lines 5 and 10, by replacing "1,200" each time it appears with "1,600"; and

on page 419, line 13, after "State", by inserting "; provided, however, that no owners license (other than the license issued to the Chicago Casino Development Authority) shall obtain more than 2,000 positions total"; and

on page 429, lines 3 and 4, by replacing "person, firm, or corporation" with "person or entity"; and

on page 429, lines 16 and 17, by replacing "96 live races per year" with "have a fully operational facility running at least 96 live races over a period of at least 15 days per year"; and

on page 430, line 4, by replacing "persons, firms, or corporations" with "persons or entities"; and

on page 430, line 18, by replacing "owners" with "electronic gaming"; and

on page 438, line 15, by replacing "person, firm, or corporation" with "person or entity"; and

on page 438, line 23, after "this Act", by inserting "or the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act"; and

on page 439, lines 3 and 4, by replacing "firm or corporation" with "entity"; and

on page 439, line 5, by replacing "firm or corporation" with "entity"; and

on page 439, line 9, by replacing "person, firm, or corporation" with "person or entity"; and

on page 440, line 13, by replacing "managers" with "casino operator"; and

on page 442, line 13, by replacing "revoke" with "suspend, restrict, or revoke"; and

on page 445, lines 4 and 5, by replacing "person, firm, or corporation" with "person or entity"; and

on page 447, line 6, by replacing "firm or corporation" with "entity firm or corporation"; and

on page 452, line 12, after the period, by inserting "Gambling may be conducted by a casino operator licensee at a casino."; and

by replacing lines 25 and 26 of page 459 and lines 1 through 6 of page 460 with the following: "Section 7 shall be divided equally and remitted to the City of Rockford and Winnebago County."; and

on page 474, by replacing lines 22 through 24 with the following: "of subsection (e-5) of Section 7 shall be divided and remitted monthly, subject to appropriation, as follows: 50% to Waukegan, 25% to Park City, and 25% to North Chicago. From the tax revenue from"; and

on page 475, by replacing lines 2 through 10 with the following: "of subsection (e-5) of Section 7 shall be divided equally and remitted monthly, subject to appropriation, to the City of Rockford and Winnebago County. Units of local government may refund any"; and

on page 477, immediately below line 20, by inserting the following:

"(b-7) Beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, $5,000,000 shall be paid annually to the Department of Human Services for the administration of programs to treat problem gambling.

(b-8) Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, $5,000,000 shall be transferred into the State Fairgrounds Capital Improvements Fund annually.

(b-9) Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, an amount equal to 5% of the wagering taxes paid by the riverboats and casino created pursuant to subsection (e-5) of Section 7 shall be transferred into the Depressed Communities Economic Development Fund annually.

(b-10) Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, an amount equal to 2.5% of the wagering taxes paid by the riverboats and casino created pursuant to subsection (e-5) of Section 7 shall be transferred into the Latino Community Economic Development Fund annually.

(b-11) The State and County Fair Assistance Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. The Fund shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, an amount equal to 1% of adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed $3,000,000, shall be transferred into the State and County Fair Assistance Fund annually. No moneys shall be expended from the State and County Fair Assistance Fund except as appropriated by the General Assembly. Deposits made pursuant to this subsection (b-11) shall supplement, and not supplant, other State funding for these purposes.

The Department of Agriculture shall award grants from the moneys appropriated from the State and County Fair Assistance Fund for the development, expansion, or support of county fairs that showcase Illinois agriculture products or byproducts. No grant may exceed $100,000, except for an annual grant of $1,000,000 that shall be made to the Illinois Standardbred Breeders Fund and used for Illinois-bred harness racing purses and the Illinois State Fair race track. Not more than one grant under this Section may be made to any one county fair board. Additionally, grants under this subsection (b-11) shall be available to the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair.

(b-12) Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue from electronic gaming deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, (i) $6,250,000 shall be deposited annually into the Partners for Conservation Fund for grants to soil and water conservation districts and (ii) $2,500,000 shall be deposited annually into the State Cooperative Service Trust Fund for grants to the State's cooperative extensions. Deposits made pursuant to this subsection (b-12) shall supplement, and not supplant, other State funding for these purposes.

(b-13) Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, $75,000 shall be paid annually to a county forest preserve district for the maintenance of a botanic garden that was created by Section 43 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act.

(b-14) Beginning in the fiscal year following the opening of the casino at which gambling operations are conducted pursuant to the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act, but not before July 1, 2015, from the tax revenue deposited in the State Gaming Fund under this Section, $125,000 shall be deposited annually into the Illinois Racing Quarter Horse Breeders Fund."; and

on page 477, line 21, by replacing "(b-7)" with "(b-15)"; and

by replacing lines 4 through 24 of page 479 and lines 1 through 9 of page 480 with the following:

"(c-5) Before May 26, 2006 (the effective date of Public Act 94-804) and beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, unless any organization licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 begins to operate a slot machine or video game of chance under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or this Act, after the payments required under subsections (b) and (c) have been made, an amount equal to 15% of the adjusted gross receipts of (1) an owners licensee that relocates pursuant to Section 11.2, (2) an owners licensee conducting riverboat gambling operations pursuant to an owners license that is initially issued after June 25, 1999, or (3) the first riverboat gambling operations conducted by a licensed manager on behalf of the State under Section 7.3, whichever comes first, shall be paid from the State Gaming Fund into the Horse Racing Equity Fund.

(c-10) Each year the General Assembly shall appropriate from the General Revenue Fund to the Education Assistance Fund an amount equal to the amount paid into the Horse Racing Equity Fund pursuant to subsection (c-5) in the prior calendar year.

(c-15) After the payments required under subsections (b), (c), and (c-5) have been made, an amount equal to 2% of the adjusted gross receipts of (1) an owners licensee that relocates pursuant to Section 11.2, (2) an owners licensee conducting riverboat gambling operations pursuant to an owners license that is initially issued after June 25, 1999, or (3) the first riverboat gambling operations conducted by a licensed manager on behalf of the State under Section 7.3, whichever comes first, shall be paid, subject to appropriation from the General Assembly, from the State Gaming Fund to each home rule county with a population of over 3,000,000 inhabitants for the purpose of enhancing the county's criminal justice system."; and

on page 480, by replacing lines 15 through 24 with the following:

"(c-25) After the payments required under subsections (b), (c), (c-5) and (c-15) have been made, an amount equal to 2% of the adjusted gross receipts of (1) an owners licensee that relocates pursuant to Section 11.2, (2) an owners licensee conducting riverboat gambling operations pursuant to an owners license that is initially issued after June 25, 1999, or (3) the first riverboat gambling operations conducted by a licensed manager on behalf of the State under Section 7.3, whichever comes first, shall be paid from the State Gaming Fund to Chicago State University."; and

on page 513, line 24, by replacing "and to county" with "and, where necessary, to county"; and

on page 515, line 19, by replacing "revenue." with "revenue, for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, Treasurer, member of the General Assembly, chief executive or any member of the legislative body of any municipality in which a video gaming terminal is located or proposed or which receives any video gaming revenue, or chief executive or any member of the legislative body of any county containing any unincorporated area in which a video gaming terminal is located or which receives any video gaming revenue."; and

on page 515, line 26, by deleting "terminal operator"; and

on page 516, by replacing lines 2 through 6 with the following:

""Officeholder" means the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Comptroller, the Treasurer, a member of the General Assembly, the chief executive or any member of the legislative body of any municipality in which a video gaming terminal is located or proposed or which receives any video gaming revenue, or the chief executive or any member of the legislative body of any county containing any unincorporated area in which a video gaming terminal is located or which receives any video gaming revenue."; and

on page 516, line 8, by replacing "license" with "manufacturer or distributor license"; and

on page 516, by deleting lines 15 through 17; and

on page 516, immediately below line 24, by inserting the following:

"Any person or business entity applying for or holding a terminal operator license, any affiliated entities or persons of such business entity, and any entities or persons soliciting a contribution or causing a contribution to be made on behalf of such person or business entity, are prohibited from making any contribution to any officeholder or declared candidate or any political committee affiliated with any officeholder or declared candidate, as defined in Section 9-1.8 of the Election Code, except that any such person or entity may make a contribution to the chief executive or any member of the legislative body of any municipality in which a video gaming terminal is located or proposed or which receives any video gaming revenue, the chief executive or any member of the legislative body of any county containing any unincorporated area in which a video gaming terminal is located or which receives any video gaming revenue, or any declared candidates for such offices, so long as the video gaming terminal associated with the terminal operator license held or applied for is not located in the same municipality or county in which the officeholder or declared candidate holds or is seeking office. This prohibition shall commence upon filing of an application for a license and shall continue for a period of 2 years after termination, suspension, or revocation of the license.".