SHARP-FLOWERS-HARRIS AND O'BRIEN. New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.449 new 815 ILCS 705/40 from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 1740 Creates the Minority and Female Franchise Equity Investment Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to administer a program of financial assistance to enable minority and female owned businesses to purchase franchises. Amends the Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 to increase certain franchise fees. Amends the State Finance Act to create the necessary special fund within the State treasury. 99-02-18 H FIRST READING 99-02-18 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR HARRIS 99-02-18 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-02-24 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE CONST OFFICER 99-03-04 H PRIMARY SPONSOR CHANGED TO SHARP 99-03-04 H JOINT-SPONSOR CHANGED TO FLOWERS 99-03-05 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL 99-03-05 H ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR O'BRIEN 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary