HB1545sam001 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. James A. DeLeo

Filed: 5/1/2007

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1545

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 1545, on page 1, line 5, after "7.5", by inserting "and by adding Section 7.6"; and

on page 10, immediately below line 4, by inserting the following:

"(230 ILCS 10/7.6 new)

Sec. 7.6. Application for owners licenses. To be eligible for a owners license, an applicant shall submit an application that includes the following:

(1) The history and success of the applicant or its affiliate in developing tourism facilities ancillary to gaming, if applicable.

(2) The degree to which the applicant's proposal will likely lead to the creation of quality, living wage jobs and full-time permanent jobs for the residents of the State of Illinois and residents of the host political subdivision. The projected number of new jobs created if the license is granted, including the projected number of new employees at the licensed facility.

(3) The record of the applicant and its developer in meeting commitments to local agencies, community-based organizations, and employees in other locations.

(4) The degree to which potential adverse effects related to the proposed facility, including costs of meeting the increased demand for public health care, child care, public transportation, affordable housing, and social services shall be mitigated.

(5) The record of the applicant and its developer regarding compliance with:

(A) Federal, State, and local discrimination, wage and hour, disability, and occupational and environmental health and safety laws.

(B) State and local labor relations and employment laws.

(6) The applicant's record in dealing with its employees and their representatives at other locations.".