Bill > HB1023

This bill amends the State Finance Act to modify how cannabis tax revenues are allocated from the Cannabis Regulation Fund. Specifically, the bill increases the percentage transferred to the Local Government Distributive Fund from 8% to 15%, and mandates that moneys allocated to counties be directed to a fund controlled by the county sheriff. These funds are to be used for crime prevention programs, training, and interdiction efforts related to illegal cannabis markets and driving under the influence of cannabis. The bill also adjusts the percentage transferred to the General Revenue Fund from 35% to 28%. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing local law enforcement with an increased share of cannabis tax revenues to support targeted crime prevention and enforcement activities. This modification appears aimed at bolstering local law enforcement's ability to address cannabis-related legal and public safety challenges by providing additional dedicated funding.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1023&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104