HB5381

ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act establishes funding for the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance.

The Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act establishes an annual funding mechanism for the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. The Act appropriates $0.50 per gallon of wine reported by manufacturers, calculated based on excise taxes. The Illinois Department of Revenue oversees the calculation and certification of these funds. The Alliance uses the funds for research, education, marketing, and operational expenses to support the grape and wine industry. The Alliance's Board of Directors ensures equitable representation from the state's four regions.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Executive Committee Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 19

House

To Liquor Subcommittee