Bill Title: Amends the Counties Code. Authorizes Winnebago County by ordinance to impose, with the consent of the municipalities representing 67% of the population of Winnebago County, a hotel operators' occupation tax at a rate not to exceed 2% of the gross rental receipts from the renting, leasing, or letting. Sets forth requirements concerning the use of any revenues from the tax proceeds. Creates a Tourism Facility Board with weighted voting rights; requires the Board to meet not less than once per year to direct the use of revenues from the tax. Provides that any sports, arts, or entertainment facilities that receive revenue from certain taxes shall be considered to be public works within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act, and the county authorities responsible for the construction, renovation, modification, or alteration of the sports, arts, or entertainment facilities shall enter into project labor agreements with labor organizations. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-12 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0313
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Bill Drafts
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| Chaptered | 2013-08-12 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Enrolled | 2013-05-16 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Engrossed | 2013-04-12 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Amended | 2013-03-20 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2013-02-15 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
Amendments
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| No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois SB1859 |
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