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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