Bill Title: Creates the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act. Establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government for the benefit of the general public and for the promotion of business, industry, commerce, conventions, and tourism in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, and the State of Illinois. Sets forth the powers of the Authority. Contains provisions concerning the membership of the Board of the Authority; meetings and records of the Board of the Authority; approval of the Capital Area Tourism District and Capital Area Tourism Projects; the issuance and repayment of capital area revenue bonds; reporting requirements; exemptions from taxation; investigatory authority; rulemaking; and other matters. Creates the Capital City Downtown Medical District Act. Establishes the Capital City Downtown Medical District and the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission. Contains provisions concerning the duties and membership of the Commission; the powers of the Commission, including, but not limited to, the power to apply for and accept grants, loans, or appropriations, to acquire property, to construct facilities, to provide relocation assistance, and to sell, convey, transfer, or lease property; the Commission's rulemaking powers; judicial review of Commission actions; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2026-06-01 - Motion Prevailed 074-039-000 [HB4496 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

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