DCEO-DOWNSTATE ECON DEVELOPMNT House SponsorsRep. Tim Butler-Dave Severin 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 605/605-418 new Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Division on Downstate Economic Development within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides legislative findings and a statement of purpose. Provides that the Division shall plan and coordinate existing State programs designed to aid and stimulate the economic development in downstate communities in specified regions. Sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the Division. Provides that the Division shall be overseen by the Assistant Director. Provides rulemaking authority. Effective January 1, 2022. 2/18/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler 2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin 3/9/2021HouseAssigned to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee 3/27/2021HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die