Illinois HB2829 establishes the Illinois Wine Promotion Fund and the Illinois Winery Advisory Council to support wine manufacturers and grape growers.
HB2829 creates the Illinois Wine Promotion Fund, which will receive $0.25 of every $1 of the tax on wine manufactured in Illinois starting January 1, 2026. The fund will support grants for wine manufacturers and grape growers in designated wine trails. The bill also establishes the Illinois Winery Advisory Council to advise the Department of Agriculture on grant distribution. The council consists of seven members appointed by the Director of Agriculture, representing distinct geographic areas of the state. Members serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses.
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