Date	Chamber	Action
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new

235 ILCS 5/6-40 new

235 ILCS 5/6-45 new

235 ILCS 5/8-1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, $0.25 of every $1 of the remainder of the tax imposed by the Act on wine that was manufactured in this State shall be deposited into the Illinois Wine Promotion Fund. Creates the Illinois Wine Promotion Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to be used by the Department of Agriculture only for the purpose of distributing grants to wine manufacturers and grape growers located in a wine trail from appropriations made from the Illinois Wine Promotion Fund for that purpose and administering and maintaining the Illinois Winery Advisory Council. Establishes the Illinois Winery Advisory Council to oversee and provide advice to the Department of Agriculture regarding the distribution of grants from the Illinois Wine Promotion Fund. Sets forth provisions concerning the membership of the Advisory Council, quarterly meetings, reimbursement of expenses, and vacancies. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/5/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
2/6/2025	House	First Reading
2/6/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/4/2025	House	Assigned to Executive Committee
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/8/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
4/8/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
4/8/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

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