HORSE RACING-FEE INCREASES Senate SponsorsSen. John J. Cullerton-Martin A. Sandoval 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die 230 ILCS 5/14from Ch. 8, par. 37-14230 ILCS 5/15from Ch. 8, par. 37-15230 ILCS 5/18from Ch. 8, par. 37-18230 ILCS 5/20from Ch. 8, par. 37-20230 ILCS 5/25from Ch. 8, par. 37-25230 ILCS 5/26from Ch. 8, par. 37-26230 ILCS 5/31.1from Ch. 8, par. 37-31.1Amends the Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that the Illinois Racing Board must submit its annual report to the Governor by May 1 (now, March 1) of each year. Removes limitations on the Board's discretion to issue an occupational license without the submission of fingerprints. Adds criteria for the Board to consider in reviewing an application for the purpose of granting an organization license. Provides that an organization licensee's ability to contract with another state or country to permit a legal wagering entity in another state or country to accept wagers on races conducted by the organization licensee is subject to approval of the Board. Increases the amount that tracks pay into the Board charity fund and provides that 10% of that amount shall be paid from the organization licensee's purse account. Increases various fees for admission, track operators, and licenses. Effective immediately. 2/16/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 2/16/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/16/2005SenateReferred to Rules 2/17/2005SenateAssigned to Executive 2/24/2005SenatePostponed - Executive 3/1/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 3/1/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/1/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive 3/1/2005SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 3/3/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Subcommittee 3/3/2005SenateTo Subcommittee 3/18/2005SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 3/18/2005SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die