VIDEO GAMING-LOCAL GOVERNMENT Senate SponsorsSen. Dave Syverson 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die 230 ILCS 40/5230 ILCS 40/60Amends the Video Gaming Act. Adds to the definition of "terminal operator" that the individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company is engaged in the occupation of owning, placing, operating, and maintaining video gaming terminals. Provides that a video gaming terminal is not an amusement for purposes of the Illinois Municipal Code and is a gambling device as defined under federal law. Adds that the act of owning, placing, operating, and maintaining video gaming terminals by terminal operators is an occupation upon which home rule municipalities are prohibited from imposing taxes under the Illinois Constitution. 2/24/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson 2/24/2021SenateFirst Reading 2/24/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 3/3/2021SenateAssigned to Executive 3/10/2021SenateTo Executive- Gaming 4/16/2021SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die