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WINTERS.

   230 ILCS 10/3.5 new                                                         
   230 ILCS 10/5             from Ch. 120, par. 2405                           
   230 ILCS 10/6             from Ch. 120, par. 2406                           
   230 ILCS 10/13            from Ch. 120, par. 2413                           
   230 ILCS 10/14.1 new                                                        

        Amends  the  Riverboat  Gambling  Act.   Requires   an   advisory      
   referendum  before  dockside gambling may be authorized under the Act.      
   Requires a new applicant for an owners license  to  competitively  bid      
   what  percentage of adjusted gross receipts it shall pay as a wagering      
   tax, with the new license going  to  the  highest  bidder.   Prohibits      
   licensees  from  making  any  political  contributions.  Requires each      
   licensee to make a quarterly report to the  Board  indicating  profits      
   and losses.                                                                 
        HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1.                                                 
          Adds reference to:                                                   
          230 ILCS 10/7                   from Ch. 120, par. 2407              
          230 ILCS 10/7.1 new                                                  
        Further amends the Riverboat Gambling  Act.   Provides  that  the      
   referendum  shall  be required before any gambling is authorized under      
   the Act rather than before dockside gambling is authorized  under  the      
   Act.   Provides  that  an  owners  license subject to renewal shall be      
   subject to competitive bidding based on what portion of adjusted gross      
   receipts will be paid to the State.                                         
   97-03-10  H  FIRST READING                                                  
   97-03-10  H  REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE        RULES                 
   97-03-11  H       ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE               EXECUTIVE             
   97-03-20  H                             AMENDMENT NO. 01-EXECUTIVE     H    
   97-03-20  H                                   ADOPTED                       
   97-03-20  H  MOTION DO PASS-LOST                      006-007-000   HEXC    
   97-03-20  H       REMAINS IN COMMITTEE                EXECUTIVE             
   97-03-21  H  RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A)     RULES         HRUL    
   99-01-12  H  SESSION SINE DIE                                               

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