HB2991

DCEO-TOURISM GRANTS

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2991 amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law to revise grant distribution for local tourism and convention bureaus.

HB2991 modifies the grant program for local tourism and convention bureaus in Illinois. It mandates the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to advance grant funds to certified bureaus that received funding in the prior fiscal year. The advanced amount will be equal to 50% of the total grant awarded in the previous fiscal year. The bill also requires matching funds from the bureaus, with the percentage increasing over time. Additionally, it specifies the allocation of funds for cities with populations over 500,000 and the remainder of the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:08 AM

Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 24, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski