Senate Sponsors: WEAVER. House Sponsors: HANNIG Short description: BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION-FY2003 Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the FY2003 Budget Implementation Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make the changes in State programs that are necessary to implement the Governor's FY2003 budget recommendations. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 230 ILCS 10/4 from Ch. 120, par. 2404 230 ILCS 10/7 from Ch. 120, par. 2407 230 ILCS 10/12 from Ch. 120, par. 2412 230 ILCS 10/13 from Ch. 120, par. 2413 Deletes everything. Creates the FY2003 Budget Implementation (Gaming) Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to make changes in State programs relating to gaming that are necessary to implement the State's FY2003 budget. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Increases the wagering tax rate and the admissions tax. Expands the Mississippi River licenses to authorize the location of riverboats in a municipality that (1) borders the Mississippi River or is within 5 miles of the city limits of a municipality that borders the Mississippi River and (2) has a riverboat conducting riverboat gambling operations on the effective date. Changes the definition of "riverboat" to include permanently moored barges that are permanently fixed together. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status