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 Bill Status of HB4602  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  VIDEO GAMING ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Lou Lang

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
230 ILCS 10/5from Ch. 120, par. 2405
720 ILCS 5/28-1from Ch. 38, par. 28-1
720 ILCS 5/28-1.1from Ch. 38, par. 28-1.1
720 ILCS 5/28-3from Ch. 38, par. 28-3
30 ILCS 105/5.625 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Video Gaming Act. Provides that video gaming may be conducted at licensed retail establishments where alcoholic liquor is served for consumption, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments and truck stops. Provides that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of laws relating to video gaming terminals. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide that the Gaming Board shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the Video Gaming Act. Amends the Gambling Article of the Criminal Code to make corresponding changes. Provides that 20% of the tax revenue collected under the Video Gaming Act shall be paid into the Local Government Video Gaming Distributive Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides for the administration of the Video Gaming Distributive Fund. Provides for the allocation of moneys paid into that Fund to municipalities and counties. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang
  2/4/2004HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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