COVID 19-SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF Senate SponsorsSen. Chapin Rose 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 100/5-45.8 new20 ILCS 605/605-1055 newAmends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Establishes the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program for specified purposes. Provides that from appropriations for the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program from the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Fund, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall provide financial assistance through grants, expense reimbursements, or subsidies to qualifying businesses or a qualified partner to cover expenses or losses incurred due to business interruptions caused by their forced closure or inability to carry out regular functions in an economically viable manner under Tier 3 of the Governor's Restoring Illinois plan. Provides for the adoption of rules. Provides for powers of the Department concerning the Program. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the adoption of emergency rules. Defines terms. Effective immediately. 1/4/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose 1/4/2021SenateFirst Reading 1/4/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die