Senate Sponsors: LUECHTEFELD AND BOWLES. House Sponsors: REITZ-WOJCIK-BOST-WOOLARD-FOWLER Short description: GRAPE-WINE FUND-FUND STRUCTURE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Promotion Act and the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Deletes provisions transferring money from the Tourism Promotion Fund to the Grape and Wine Resources Fund. Provides that a portion of the excise tax collected on wine shall be deposited into the Grape and Wine Resources Fund. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 235 ILCS 5/12-3 Adds reference to: 235 ILCS 5/12-4 new 235 ILCS 5/12-3 rep. Deletes provisions earmarking a portion of the wine excise tax for the Grape and Wine Resources 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 5 years, and directs the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs to re- commend whether it should be continued. Effective July 1, 1999. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status