INTERNATL BUSINESS COUNCIL House SponsorsRep. Michael J. Madigan-Barbara Flynn Currie-Eddie Washington-Susana A Mendoza-Karen A. Yarbrough, Marlow H. Colvin, Jim Watson, Robert F. Flider, Naomi D. Jakobsson, John E. Bradley, Maria Antonia Berrios, Linda Chapa LaVia, Robin Kelly, Charles E. Jefferson, Edward J. Acevedo, Annazette Collins, Careen M Gordon, Kathleen A. Ryg, Tom Cross, Lisa M. Dugan, Kenneth Dunkin, Mary E. Flowers, Dan Reitz and Jack D. Franks Senate Sponsors(Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg-Martin A. Sandoval) 7/29/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0388 New Act20 ILCS 605/605-610 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-615 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-620 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-625 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-630 rep. Creates the Illinois International Business Council Act. Provides for the appointment by the Governor of an International Business Council to encourage the development of international business opportunities for Illinois companies. Provides for the Directors of Agriculture and of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the 4 legislative leaders, or the designee of each, to be non-voting ex officio members. Requires the Council to represent the State in marketing and promoting Illinois products and businesses. Requires State agencies to consult with the Council before continuing or undertaking international marketing programs authorized by law. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law to transfer to the Council the functions of the Department's Trade Office. Effective July 1, 2005.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Illinois Global Partnership Act. Establishes the Illinois Global Partnership (IGP) to be incorporated as a not-for-profit entity with authority and responsibility for the State's international trade and international tourism efforts. Establishes IGP's board of directors, consisting of (i) members appointed by the Governor and (ii) the 4 legislative leaders, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Directors of Agriculture, Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Illinois Finance Authority, or their designees. Provides for the corporation's and the board's powers and duties, use of State resources, and operations. Effective July 1, 2005.House Amendment No. 2 In the new Act, with respect to IGP's assumption of the Office of Trade and Investment and the Board of Marketing, provides that the assumption is of (i) contractual personnel (now, personnel) and (ii) the international functions of the Board of Marketing.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 605/605-610 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-615 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-620 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-625 rep.20 ILCS 605/605-630 rep.Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the engrossed bill with the following changes: Adds the chairperson of the Illinois Arts Council as an ex officio non-voting IGP board member. Requires the IGP board to adopt a policy for contracting with businesses owned by minorities, females, and persons with disabilities. Leaves within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's jurisdiction its Bureau of Tourism and Office of Trade and Investment. Removes IGP's control over the State's international tourism activities. Removes IGP's authority to hire Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity employees. 2/28/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 2/28/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 3/1/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 3/1/2005HouseAssigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee 3/2/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 3/2/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 3/9/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 3/9/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate International Trade & Commerce Committee; 016-000-000 3/10/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 3/28/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 4/5/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 4/8/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/3/2005HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2005 5/3/2005HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000 5/3/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/4/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 5/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 5/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/18/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to International Trade & Commerce Committee 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted International Trade & Commerce Committee; 014-000-001 5/19/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Cross 5/19/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/19/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 5/20/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/20/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/20/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 5/20/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 5/20/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005 5/23/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 5/23/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 5/23/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/24/2005SenateArrive in Senate 5/24/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 25, 2005 5/25/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/25/2005SenateFirst Reading 5/25/2005SenateReferred to Rules 5/28/2005SenateAssigned to Executive 5/28/2005SenateCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline extended to May 31, 2005, Third Reading Deadline extended to December 31, 2005. 5/28/2005SenateWaive Posting Notice 5/28/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/28/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/28/2005SenateDo Pass Executive; 010-002-000 5/28/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2005 5/28/2005SenateSecond Reading 5/28/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 29, 2005 5/28/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/28/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 5/29/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive 5/29/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000 5/30/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 5/30/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules 5/30/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Executive 5/30/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000 5/31/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 5/31/2005SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/31/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Table Amendment - Prevailed Schoenberg 5/31/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled 5/31/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Schoenberg 5/31/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/31/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/31/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/31/2005HouseArrived in House 5/31/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 3 5/31/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael J. Madigan 5/31/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000 5/31/2005HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 114-000-000 5/31/2005HousePassed Both Houses 6/9/2005HouseSent to the Governor 7/29/2005HouseGovernor Approved 7/29/2005HouseEffective Date July 29, 2005 7/29/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0388