IL HB2829 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly
Status
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2025 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-27 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2025 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-27 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
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.
Title
LIQUOR-ILLINOIS WINE PROMOTION
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2026-03-18 | House | Assigned to Executive Committee |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned to Executive Committee |
| 2025-02-06 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2025-02-06 | House | First Reading |
| 2025-02-05 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 5 | 6-40 | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 235 | 5 | 6-45 | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 235 | 5 | 8-1 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 30 | 105 | 5.1030 | New Code | See Bill Text |
