House Sponsors: WOJCIK-BOST-WOOLARD-FOWLER-REITZ, JONES,JOHN AND LAWFER. Senate Sponsors: LUECHTEFELD-REA Short description: LIQ CD-GRAPE & WINE FUND-GRF Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Promotion Act. Deletes provisions transferring moneys from the Tourism Promotion Fund into the Grape and Wine Resources Fund. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a portion of the wine excise tax collected under the Act shall be deposited into the Grape and Wine Resources Fund. Effective July 1, 1999. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes provisions earmarking a portion of the wine excise tax for the Council. Provides instead for an annual transfer of $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Grape and Wine Resources Fund, to be used for a grant to the Council for its operations and expenses. Sunsets this funding after 10 years, and directs the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs to recommend whether it should be continued. Effective July 1, 1999. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that funding from the General Revenue Fund to the Grape and Wine Resources Fund shall continue until June 30, 2004 rather than until June 30, 2009. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0472 Last action date: 99-08-10 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status