ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT House SponsorsRep. Theresa Mah-Charles Meier 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee New Act Creates the Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act. Provides that an annual appropriation equal to $0.50 per gallon of wine reported and paid by wine manufacturers in the State under the excise tax rate set forth by law shall be directed to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Sets forth mechanisms for the calculation of the annual appropriation and administration of the Act. Effective immediately. 2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah 2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/17/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier 3/4/2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/19/2026HouseTo Liquor Subcommittee 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee