HB1505Introduced in the House
IL RACING BOARD-VARIOUS
Introduced by Robert Rita, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that the Illinois Racing Board may appoint the Director of Mutuels to serve as the State director for inter-track wagering and simulcast wagering by inter-track wagering licensees and inter-track wagering location licensees. Provides that the pari-mutuel tax imposed at all pari-mutuel wagering facilities and on advance deposit wagering shall be remitted to the Board (rather than the Department of Revenue). Provides that the Board shall distribute contributed funds to a charitable organization on a schedule determined by the Board, based on the charitable organization's estimated expenditures related to the grant (rather than by December 31 of each year). Provides that any funds not expended by the grantee in a grant year shall be distributed to the charitable organization or charitable organizations selected in the next grant year after the funds are recovered. Repeals provisions authorizing the Board to make daily temporary deposits of certain fees and provisions requiring the Board and the Department of Agriculture to establish a program to conduct drug testing on horses at county fairs. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0185
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 31, 2025
111
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gaming Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Gaming Committee; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Daniel Didech
Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Daniel Didech
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Assigned to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Waive Posting Notice
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule 073-039-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 111-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0185
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