Emanuel Chris Welch
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Removes obsolete provisions requiring the Department of the Lottery to submit a request to the United States Department of Justice to review the State's plan for an Internet program. Provides that Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto, Mega Millions, Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, and other draw games that are offered at retail locations may be offered by the Department of the Lottery through its Internet program. Requires the private manager to obtain the Director of the Lottery's approval before providing any draw games. Provides that any game tickets that are approved for sale by lottery licensees are automatically approved for sale through the Internet program. Requires the Department of the Lottery to maintain responsible gaming controls in its policies. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed as prohibiting lottery tickets authorized for sale through the Internet program from also continuing to be sold at retail locations. Extends the repeal date of the Department of the Lottery's Internet program from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2028. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the repeal date of the Department of the Lottery's Internet program from July 1, 2028 to July 1, 2022. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that any draw game tickets (rather than game tickets) that are approved for sale by lottery licensees are automatically approved for sale through the Internet program. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall also be construed as prohibiting the Lottery draw game tickets (rather than the Lottery tickets) authorized for sale through the Internet program from continuing to be sold at retail locations.
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0035
Effective Date June 28, 2019
Sent to the Governor
Passed Both Houses
Third Reading - Passed; 052-004-000
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2019
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2019
Second Reading
Do Pass Executive; 013-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2019
Assigned to Executive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-013-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 011-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
Assigned to Executive Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
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