CNTY-HOTEL TAX AND BOARD Senate SponsorsSen. Steve Stadelman-Dave Syverson House Sponsors(Rep. Charles E. Jefferson-Joe Sosnowski-John M. Cabello-John E. Bradley) 8/12/2013SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0313 55 ILCS 5/5-1030from Ch. 34, par. 5-103055 ILCS 5/5-1134 newAmends the Counties Code. Authorizes Winnebago County by ordinance to impose, with the consent of the municipalities representing 67% of the population of Winnebago County, a hotel operators' occupation tax at a rate not to exceed 2% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing, or letting. Sets forth requirements concerning the use of any revenues from the tax proceeds. Creates a Tourism Facility Board with weighted voting rights; requires the Board to meet not less than once per year to direct the use of revenues from the tax. Provides that any sports, arts, or entertainment facilities that receive revenue from certain taxes shall be considered to be public works within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act, and the county authorities responsible for the construction, renovation, modification, or alteration of the sports, arts, or entertainment facilities shall enter into project labor agreements with labor organizations. Effective immediately. 2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman 2/15/2013SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2013SenateAssigned to Executive 3/13/2013SenatePostponed - Executive 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive 3/20/2013SenateDo Pass Executive; 015-000-000 3/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2013 3/22/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/10/2013SenateSecond Reading 4/10/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2013 4/12/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 039-006-000 4/12/2013HouseArrived in House 4/12/2013HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 4/12/2013HouseFirst Reading 4/12/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/24/2013HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 4/30/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski 4/30/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello 5/2/2013HouseTo Sales and Other Taxes Subcommittee 5/7/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 5/9/2013HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 005-000-000 5/9/2013HouseRemains in Revenue & Finance Committee 5/9/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 008-000-000 5/9/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-038-000 5/16/2013SenatePassed Both Houses 6/14/2013SenateSent to the Governor 8/12/2013SenateGovernor Approved 8/12/2013SenateEffective Date August 12, 2013 8/12/2013SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0313