HB1505
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that the Illinois Racing Board may appoint the Director of Mutuels to serve as the State director for inter-track wagering and simulcast wagering by inter-track wagering licensees and inter-track wagering location licensees. Provides that the pari-mutuel tax imposed at all pari-mutuel wagering facilities and on advance deposit wagering shall be remitted to the Board (rather than the Department of Revenue). Provides that the Board shall distribute contributed funds to a charitable organization on a schedule determined by the Board, based on the charitable organization's estimated expenditures related to the grant (rather than by December 31 of each year). Provides that any funds not expended by the grantee in a grant year shall be distributed to the charitable organization or charitable organizations selected in the next grant year after the funds are recovered. Repeals provisions authorizing the Board to make daily temporary deposits of certain fees and provisions requiring the Board and the Department of Agriculture to establish a program to conduct drug testing on horses at county fairs. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Robert "Bob" Rita
Moderate Influence (#54)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita advance 1% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
13 witness slips filed
11 proponents / 2 opponents
10 organizations
Witness slips
13 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Denneen | Illinois Racing Board | Illinois racing board | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Ivan Fernandez | Illinois | Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Keith Wetherell | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Lindsay Evans | Illinois Racing Board | Illinois Racing Board | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Michael Pappas | Accel Entertainment | Accel Entertainment | Proponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Bob Denneen | Illinois Racing Board | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 | |
| Curt Fiedler | Morrill & Fiedler, LLC | Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| David Lockman | Akil Abree Consulting | Akil Abree Consulting | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Dr Cornel Darden Jr | Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce | Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Erica Chiang | Steadfast MPG | Steadfast MPG | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-03-12 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Gaming | 2025-02-26 |
| Craig Willert | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | IL Cafe & Service Co. | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
| Jeffrey Glass | Capitol Consulting Group IL LLC | IL Cafe & Service Co. | Opponent | Executive | 2025-05-30 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Gaming | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 15 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 115 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Passed | 115 | — | |
| 2025-05-30 | S | Committee | Executive | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 12 | — |
| 2025-05-31 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 53 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Passed | 53 | — |
Action History
44 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0185. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-21
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Robert "Bob" Rita House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-28
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-28
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-18
Committee Assignment
Assigned toGaming Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-12
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateGaming Committee; 015-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-13
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-25
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-25
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-08
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed115-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-08
Other
Motion Filed to Reconsider VoteRep. Daniel Didech
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-29
Procedural
Motion to Reconsider Vote - WithdrawnRep. Daniel Didech Senate Rule 7-15; House Rule 65
Motion to reconsider a previous vote. Can be used to revive a failed vote or to lock in a successful one.
2025-05-29
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-05-29
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-05-29
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-05-29
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-05-29
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-30
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-30
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toExecutive
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-30
Committee Action
Positive
Waive Posting Notice Senate Rule 3-11(e)(1); House Rule 21(e)
Committee waives the normal 6-day advance posting requirement. Often signals urgency or leadership priority.
2025-05-30
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10
Senate deadline established or extended.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-30
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedExecutive; 012-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-31
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;053-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-31
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Robert "Bob" Rita
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Other
Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate ConsiderationRep. Bob Morgan
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-31
Other
Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule073-039-000
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs111-000-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-24
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0185 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-21 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Robert "Bob" Rita House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Assigned toGaming Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateGaming Committee; 015-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-25 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-25 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed115-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Motion Filed to Reconsider VoteRep. Daniel Didech | Other | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Motion to Reconsider Vote - WithdrawnRep. Daniel Didech Senate Rule 7-15; House Rule 65 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Bill Cunningham | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toExecutive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Waive Posting Notice Senate Rule 3-11(e)(1); House Rule 21(e) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedExecutive; 012-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;053-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Robert "Bob" Rita | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedRules Committee; 005-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate ConsiderationRep. Bob Morgan | Other | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule073-039-000 | Other | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs111-000-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-24 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Effective Date August 15, 2025 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0185 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |