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IL HB5498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Manley

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Counties with populations over 600,000 must create a tourism and convention bureau beginning January 1, 2027
  • Bureaus will have the same powers and duties as those created under the Tourism Preservation and Sustainability District Act
  • Bureaus will be immediately eligible for State tourism dollars and grant funding upon creation
  • Each bureau will be governed by a 25-member board appointed by the county board, with the board leader elected by simple majority
  • Amends the Counties Code by adding Section 5-1195, effective immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

CTY CD-TOURISM BUREAUS

Last Action

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Finance3/4/2026
Rules2/13/2026

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