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 Bill Status of HB1124  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-GAMBLING-VIDEO GAME

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert S. Molaro - Mike Boland

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. William R. Haine and Frank C. Watson)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  10/25/2007HouseTotal Veto Stands - No Positive Action Taken

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/28-1from Ch. 38, par. 28-1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Adds, to the list of activities that are exempt from the offense of gambling, an offer of prizes, awards, or compensation to contestants in a bona fide contest between 2 or more individuals participating in (1) an electronic video game simulating a contest requiring skill, experience, dexterity, and precision in which the element of chance does not predominate or (2) an electronic video game requiring speed and accuracy of response to factual questions in which the element of chance does not predominate; but not including card games and simulated card games and not including any gambling game or activity of the type conducted under the Bingo Licensing Act, the Illinois Lottery Law, the Raffles Act, the Charitable Games Act, the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act, or the Riverboat Gambling Act.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority)
 This legislation will have no effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

 Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that the bill would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State.

 State Debt Impact Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 HB 1124 would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 Fiscal Note (Dept. of Revenue)
 HB 1124 is expected to create a minimal increase in sales tax revenues. However, the Department of Revenue is unable to determine the amount of the increase.

 Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 HB 1124 will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.

 Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections)
 There is no corrections population or fiscal impact on the Department. Each incident in which a person would not be sentenced to prison for a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent conviction for a gambling offense involving an offer of prizes, awards, or compensation to contestants in a bona fide contest between two or more individuals participating in an electronic video game as outlined in HB 1124 would save the Department $12,035.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 In the opinion of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, HB 1124 does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act.

 Home Rule Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 In the opinion of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, HB 1124 does not pre-empt home rule authority.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert S. Molaro
  2/9/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Gaming Committee
  2/22/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-003-000
  2/23/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2007HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed
  3/26/2007HouseJudicial Note Filed
  3/27/2007HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed
  3/27/2007HouseFiscal Note Filed
  3/27/2007HousePension Note Filed
  3/28/2007HouseCorrectional Note Filed
  4/17/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/17/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/20/2007HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
  4/20/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland
  4/20/2007HouseRemoved from Short Debate Status
  4/20/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
  4/20/2007HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 062-044-001
  4/20/2007HouseHome Rule Note Filed
  4/24/2007SenateArrive in Senate
  4/24/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 25, 2007
  4/26/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
  4/26/2007SenateFirst Reading
  4/26/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  5/2/2007SenateAssigned to Executive
  5/8/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Frank C. Watson
  5/10/2007SenateDo Pass Executive; 011-001-000
  5/10/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2007
  5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading
  5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007
  5/16/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 046-005-000
  5/16/2007HousePassed Both Houses
  6/14/2007HouseSent to the Governor
  8/13/2007HouseGovernor Vetoed
  9/19/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Total Veto October 2, 2007
  10/1/2007HouseMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Rep. Robert S. Molaro; MOTION #1
  10/3/2007House3/5 Vote Required
  10/3/2007HouseOverride Governor Veto - House Lost 067-044-000
  10/3/2007HouseMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Rep. Robert S. Molaro; MOTION # 2
  10/3/2007House3/5 Vote Required
  10/3/2007HouseOverride Governor Veto - House Passed 071-040-000; MOTION #2
  10/11/2007SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto October 12, 2007
  10/25/2007HouseTotal Veto Stands - No Positive Action Taken

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