TRADE & TOURISM STUDY House SponsorsRep. Susana A Mendoza-Lou Lang-Jack D. Franks-Keith P. Sommer-Elizabeth Coulson and Elga L. Jefferies Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Trade and Tourism Study Commission Act. Establishes a Commission appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders to examine and evaluate the State's programs and expenditures for the promotion of Illinois trade and tourism. Requires that the Commission report to the Governor and General Assembly annually, beginning in 2009.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall be responsible for providing staff and administrative support (now, the Commission may employ staff and contract for technical assistance). 2/21/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Susana A Mendoza 2/21/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/21/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2007HouseAssigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee 2/28/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 3/6/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies 3/13/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/13/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer 3/14/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by International Trade & Commerce Committee 3/14/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in International Trade & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote 3/14/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate International Trade & Commerce Committee; 008-000-000 3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/2/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/2/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 5/3/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 5/8/2007SenateArrive in Senate 5/8/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 5/8/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 5/8/2007SenateFirst Reading 5/8/2007SenateReferred to Rules 5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die