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HB2947 - 104th General Assembly
GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, Natalie A. Manley and Thaddeus JonesSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Cristina Castro)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
230 ILCS 10/9from Ch. 120, par. 2409
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board shall not require individuals hired exclusively to perform functions that are not related in any way to gaming operations to hold an occupational license. Provides that the Board may issue a non-gaming identification badge upon payment of a non-refundable annual fee set by the Board. Sets forth eligibility requirements for a non-gaming identification badge. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Exempts individuals who are issued non-gaming occupational identification badges from submitting 2 sets of fingerprints with an application. Provides that the Board has the authority to rescind non-gaming occupational identification badges. Provides that all individuals holding non-gaming occupational identification badges are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board and the Board's standards and adopted rules. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Removes the background check eligibility requirements for a non-gaming occupational identification badge. Removes language allowing the Illinois Gaming Board to rescind a non-gaming occupational identification badge for any misconduct related to the performance of the holder's job duties. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita |
| 2/06/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 3/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Gaming Committee |
| 3/12/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-000-000 |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/17/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita |
| 3/17/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/19/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gaming Committee |
| 3/19/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 017-000-000 |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/29/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 4/29/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 4/29/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 5/06/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Executive; 010-000-000 |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025 |
| 5/14/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025 |
| 5/15/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones |
| 5/21/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 |
| 5/21/2025 | House | Arrived in House |
| 5/21/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 |
| 5/21/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita |
| 5/21/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Gaming Committee |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Gaming Committee; 016-000-000 |
| 5/31/2025 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000 |
| 5/31/2025 | House | House Concurs |
| 5/31/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 6/24/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Effective Date August 15, 2025 |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0255 |