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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, in Fiscal Year 2027 and thereafter, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall require that any convention and tourism bureau receiving a grant from the Local Tourism Fund that requires matching funds shall provide matching funds equal to no less than 25% of the grant amount (currently, no less than 40% of the grant amount). Amends the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the distribution of moneys under those Acts. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how local tourism and convention bureaus receive grants from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Specifically, starting in Fiscal Year 2027, these bureaus will only be required to provide matching funds equal to at least 25% of the grant amount they receive from the Local Tourism Fund, a reduction from the current requirement of at least 40%. The bill also makes changes concerning the distribution of money collected from the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act, with these changes taking effect immediately upon becoming law.
Sponsors (10)
Jehan Gordon-Booth (D)*,
Harry Benton (D),
Amy Briel (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Jay Hoffman (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel (on 02/20/2026)
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