RIVERBOATS-SUPPLIERS-CHIPS House SponsorsRep. André M. Thapedi-Lou Lang-Anthony DeLuca, Thaddeus Jones, Emanuel Chris Welch, Greg Harris and Jay Hoffman Senate Sponsors(Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.) 5/10/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0012 230 ILCS 10/8from Ch. 120, par. 2408 Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Provides that a supplier shall permanently affix its name or a distinctive logo or other mark or design element identifying the manufacturer or supplier (was, its name) to all its equipment, devices, and supplies for gambling operations. Provides an exception for gaming chips without a value impressed, engraved, or imprinted on it. Allows the Board to waive the requirement for any specific product or products if it determines that the requirement is not necessary to protect the integrity of the game. Provides that items purchased from a licensed supplier may continue to be used even though the supplier subsequently changes its name, distinctive logo, or other mark or design element; undergoes a change in ownership; or ceases to be licensed as a supplier for any reason. Effective immediately 2/14/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang 2/14/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones 2/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 2/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 2/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 2/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman 2/25/2013HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/6/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 3/6/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/7/2013HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. André M. Thapedi 3/7/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 3/7/2013HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 3/7/2013HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 3/7/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 3/7/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 3/7/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/7/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/8/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 3/12/2013SenateArrive in Senate 3/12/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/12/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 3/12/2013SenateFirst Reading 3/12/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/3/2013SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments 4/3/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 10, 2013 4/16/2013SenateSecond Reading 4/16/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2013 5/7/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000 5/7/2013HousePassed Both Houses 5/8/2013HouseSent to the Governor 5/10/2013HouseGovernor Approved 5/10/2013HouseEffective Date May 10, 2013 5/10/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0012