DCEO-DOWNSTATE ECON DEVELOPMNT House SponsorsRep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 605/605-419 new Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Division on Downstate Economic Development within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides legislative findings and a statement of purpose. Provides that the Division shall plan and coordinate existing State programs designed to aid and stimulate the economic development in downstate communities in specified regions. Sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the Division. Provides that the Division shall be overseen by the Assistant Director. Provides rulemaking authority. Effective immediately. 2/16/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. 2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Appropriations-General Services Committee 3/10/2023HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023 5/19/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die