HB 4939

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 94th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Gaming-Chicago Casino

Abstract

Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Riverboat and Casino Gambling Act. Provides that the Board may issue an owners license authorizing the conduct of gambling operations in a casino located in a municipality with a population of more than 500,000 inhabitants pursuant to a process of competitive bidding. Provides that the casino shall be limited to 4,000 gaming positions. Provides for distribution of the proceeds from the casino to the 5 State-funded pension funds and certain pension funds established for the City of Chicago. Makes other changes. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the proceeds from the casino do not reduce and do not constitute payment of any portion of the minimum State contribution required for any of the State-funded pension funds in that fiscal year. Effective immediately.

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Jan 09, 2007

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 01, 2006

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

Jan 19, 2006

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

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