Senate Sponsors: WEAVER,S. Short description: RIVERBOAT GAMBLING-RELOCATE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Authorizes riverboat gambling in Cook County, except on Lake Michigan. Removes provision requiring that riverboat gambling be conducted on a navigable stream and provides instead that riverboat gambling may be conducted on any water within the State or any water, other than Lake Michigan, that constitutes a boundary of the State. Expands the definition of "riverboat" to include a permanently moored barge. Authorizes a licensee to conduct dockside gambling on its riverboats while they are moored. Removes certain geographical limitations on the home dock locations of riverboats. Authorizes riverboat home dock relocation under certain circumstances. Provides that riverboat licenses shall be renewed for periods of 4 years, unless the Board sets shorter periods. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status