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IL SB4020
Bill
Status
2/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mattie Hunter
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Lottery Law to create a special instant scratch-off game for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) beginning August 1, 2022, supporting educational scholarships for university and college students, with the game discontinued January 1, 2028.
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Net revenue from the UNCF scratch-off game deposits into the newly created UNCF Scholarship Fund on at least a monthly basis, including any gifts, grants, awards, and interest earned on fund moneys.
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Establishes the UNCF Scholarship Fund Advisory Board with 10 members appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor to consult on game design, promotion, and direct funds to UNCF Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Requires the Department of Revenue to not unreasonably diminish marketing efforts for other instant scratch-off games during UNCF game operations.
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Creates the UNCF Scholarship Fund in the State Finance Act and repeals all UNCF-related provisions January 1, 2028, with the advisory board repealing September 1, 2027.
Legislative Description
UNCF-LOTTERY SCRATCH-OFF
Last Action
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
1/9/2023