HB4564 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DCEO-TOURISM
Last Action

2/18/2026 - House: To Tourism Subcommittee
House Sponsors

Rep. Dave Vella
Hearings

International Relations, Tourism, and Trade Hearing Feb 26 2026 8:00AM Stratton Building Room 413 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Illinois Competitiveness and Innovation Working Group within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Sets forth the membership of the Working Group. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall review and propose a megaproject incentive framework for the State, including performance-based tax credits, capital assistance, and workforce training tools. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall continue to conduct annual international trade missions to priority markets. Provides for a statewide tourism connectivity plan. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish certain grant programs. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall monitor and annually report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the affordability, reliability, and capacity of energy for industrial users.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/23/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
1/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/30/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade
2/18/2026HouseTo Tourism Subcommittee