Public Act 93-0327

SB1743 Enrolled                      LRB093 10766 MKM 11170 b

    AN ACT concerning economic development.

    Be it enacted by the People of  the  State  of  Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:

    Section  5.  The  Department  of  Commerce  and Community
Affairs Law of the Civil Administrative Code of  Illinois  is
amended by adding Section 605-970 as follows:

    (20 ILCS 605/605-970 new)
    Sec. 605-970.  Motor Sports Promotion Council Task Force.
The  Motor  Sports  Promotion  Council  Task Force is created
within  the  Department  to  gather  information   and   make
recommendations  to  the  Governor  and  the General Assembly
regarding the creation of a Motor Sports  Promotion  Council.
The mission of the Motor Sports Promotion Council shall be to
conduct  a  study  and  make  recommendations  regarding  the
effects  that  the motor sports racing industry would have on
the State of Illinois. The  Motor  Sports  Promotion  Council
would aim to enhance Illinois' economy, image, and quality of
life  through  the recruitment, development, and promotion of
regional, national, and international motor  racing  industry
events.  The  Council  would be responsible for enhancing the
sports tourism industry throughout the State by  the  process
of  attracting,  hosting,  and supporting regional, national,
and   international   motor   sports   racing   events    and
organizations throughout the State.
    The  Motor  Sports  Promotion  Council  Task  Force shall
consist of 7 voting members as follows: 3  members  appointed
by  the Governor, one of whom shall be designated as Chair of
the Task  Force  at  the  time  of  appointment;  one  member
appointed   by  the  President  of  the  Senate;  one  member
appointed by the Senate Minority Leader; one member appointed
by the Speaker of the House; and one member appointed by  the

House  Minority  Leader.  If  a  vacancy  occurs in the Motor
Sports Promotion Council Task Force membership,  the  vacancy
shall   be   filled   in  the  same  manner  as  the  initial
appointment.
    Task Force members shall serve without compensation,  but
may  be  reimbursed  for  their  personal travel expense from
funds  available  for  that  purpose.  The  Department  shall
provide staff and administrative support services to the Task
Force. The Department and the Task Force may  accept  donated
services  and  other resources from registered not-for-profit
organizations that may be necessary to complete the  work  of
the Task Force with minimal expense to the State of Illinois.
    The  Motor  Sports Promotion Council Task Force may begin
to conduct business upon appointment of  a  majority  of  the
voting  members,  including  the Chair of the Task Force. The
Task Force may adopt bylaws and shall meet at least once each
calendar quarter. The Task Force may establish any committees
and offices it deems necessary. For purposes  of  Task  Force
meetings,  a quorum is 4 voting members. Meetings of the Task
Force are subject to the Open Meetings Act.  The  Task  Force
must  afford an opportunity for public comment at each of its
meetings.  The Task  Force  shall  submit  a  report  to  the
Governor  and General Assembly no later than February 1, 2004
concerning its finding and recommendations.