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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1342         </title>
<shortdesc>VIDEO GAMING-PROHIBIT-TAXATION</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Donald P. DeWitte</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>230 ILCS 40/27</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>230 ILCS 40/60</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that a municipality with a population that is greater than or equal to 1,000,000 may not pass an ordinance prohibiting video gaming within the corporate limits of the municipality. Provides that, in such a municipality, video gaming may be prohibited only by referendum. Preempts home rule powers. Provides that a tax of 34% is imposed on net terminal income in such a municipality and shall be collected by the Illinois Gaming Board, of which 83% shall be distributed to the Regional Transportation Authority and 17% shall be distributed to the municipality in which the terminal is located. Makes conforming changes.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte</action>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</actions>
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