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IL SB3489

IL SB3489
VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL GOVERNMENT


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Introduced
02/14/2020
In Committee
03/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/13/2021

Introduced Session

101st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that imposing fees on an establishment authorized to conduct video gaming and on terminal operators is an exclusive power and function of the State. Prohibits a unit of local government with a population under 2,000,000 from applying any additional tax on net terminal income. Provides that a unit of local government (rather than a non-home rule unit of government) may not impose a fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $100 per year (rather than $25). Provides that any unit of local government imposing a fee for the operation of a video gaming terminal in excess of $100 on or before January 1, 2020 may retain its fee structure but may not increase fees beyond the limit provided in the provisions. Provides that a home rule unity may not regulate the provisions in a manner inconsistent with the provisions. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Video Gaming Act in Illinois. It provides that imposing fees on video gaming establishments and terminal operators is an exclusive power of the State, prohibiting units of local government with a population under 2 million from applying any additional tax on net terminal income. The bill also limits the maximum fee a unit of local government can impose on the operation of a video gaming terminal to $100 per year, with an exception for local governments that had a higher fee in place before January 1, 2020. Additionally, the bill states that home rule units cannot regulate these provisions in a manner inconsistent with the bill. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/13/2021)

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