Illinois Council of Convention and Visitors Bureaus - Legislative Briefing

 

 
 
 
 
ICCVB
 
 
 
 
 

April 26, 2010

 

ICCVB Legislative Briefing

 

April 23rd was the deadline for bills to pass out of committees in the chamber opposite of origin.  From all indications the legislators are steadfast in their endeavors to adjourn on May 7th.  To do so means they must not delay in getting their priority bills passed in both chambers.  Each chamber has until the 7th to finalize the budget and assure that bills passed out of both chambers has identical language.

 

Bills of Interest:

 

HB5571, which would have restricted the use of public funds for promotional and advertising by CVBs was amended such that it will not impact tourism.

 

The main focus over the next two weeks is on the budget, which we know will be partisan and contentious.  As of today, the tourism budget remains at maintenance funding.  As with any state budget, the Governor proposes, but ultimately the budget passed by the General Assembly is the product of negotiations between them.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: 

 

Consulting4Biz is pleased to announce that we have added another member to our lobbying team.  Daniel E. Bluthardt, former Director of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) teamed with C4B on April 1st after 15 years at DPR.  Dan brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and relationships that will enhance our work on your behalf.  Dan is excited and committed to learn about your issues as we go forward.

 

 

Prepared by Tim Hennessey, lobbyist, ICCVB, Consulting4Biz, Inc.

 

 

Bill Number

Sponsor

Synopsis

Last Action

Assn. Position

 HB3729  Mathias  MUNI CD-HOTEL TAX-EXPENDITURES  
http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=3729&GAID=10&GA=96&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=46513&SessionID=76

 HB3774  Acevedo  TRADE SHOW TAX CREDIT
http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=3774&GAID=10&GA=96&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=46570&SessionID=76

 

 SB312  Brady  TOURISM TASK FORCE ACT  http://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=312&GAID=10&GA=96&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=41098&SessionID=76  
         
         
         
         
         
         

S = Support     O = Oppose W = Watch