Public Act 103-0381
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AN ACT concerning gaming.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Lottery Law is amended by changing
Sections 9.3, 20, 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.10, 21.11,
and 21.13 and by adding Sections 21.4, 21.15, 21.16, and 21.17
as follows:
(20 ILCS 1605/9.3)
Sec. 9.3. Expenditure and distribution of lottery
proceeds.
(a) Beginning July 1, 2022, except as provided in Sections
21.4, 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.10, 21.11, 21.12, and
21.13, 21.15, and 21.16 of this Law Act and Section 25-70 of
the Sports Wagering Act, the Department shall distribute all
proceeds of lottery tickets and shares sold in the following
priority and manner:
(1) The payment of prizes and retailer bonuses.
(2) The payment of costs incurred in the operation and
administration of the Lottery, including the payment of
sums due to the private manager under the management
agreement with the Department and including costs of
administering the Lottery sports wagering program pursuant
to Section 25-70 of the Sports Wagering Act.
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(3) On the last day of each month or as soon thereafter
as possible, the State Comptroller shall direct and the
State Treasurer shall transfer from the State Lottery Fund
to the Common School Fund the Department's estimate of net
lottery proceeds.
(4) If an amount in excess of the annual net lottery
proceeds is transferred for a fiscal year, then the
Department shall offset the monthly transfers of estimated
net lottery proceeds during the following fiscal year by
that excess amount. If an amount less than the annual net
lottery proceeds is transferred for a fiscal year, then
after the related annual fiscal year audit is completed
following such fiscal year, the Department shall direct
the deposit of any remaining annual net lottery proceeds
from such fiscal year, subject to payments under
paragraphs (1) and (2), into the Common School Fund as
soon thereafter as possible.
(b) The net lottery proceeds shall be determined by
deducting from total annual lottery proceeds the expenditures
required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a). The
total annual lottery proceeds and annual net lottery proceeds
shall be determined according to generally accepted accounting
principles for governmental entities and verified by an annual
fiscal year audit.
(Source: P.A. 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.)
(20 ILCS 1605/20) (from Ch. 120, par. 1170)
Sec. 20. State Lottery Fund.
(a) There is created in the State Treasury a special fund
to be known as the State Lottery Fund. Such fund shall consist
of all revenues received from (1) the sale of lottery tickets
or shares, (net of commissions, fees representing those
expenses that are directly proportionate to the sale of
tickets or shares at the agent location, and prizes of less
than $600 which have been validly paid at the agent level), (2)
application fees, and (3) all other sources including moneys
credited or transferred thereto from any other fund or source
pursuant to law. Interest earnings of the State Lottery Fund
shall be credited to the Common School Fund.
(a-5) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.4 of this Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.4.
(b) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.5 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.5.
(c) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.6 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.6.
(d) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.7 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.7.
(e) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.8 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.8.
(f) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.9 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section 21.9.
(g) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.10 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section
21.10.
(h) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.11 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section
21.11.
(i) (Blank). The receipt and distribution of moneys under
Section 21.12 of this Act shall be in accordance with Section
21.12.
(j) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.13 of this Law Act shall be in accordance with Section
21.13.
(k) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
25-70 of the Sports Wagering Act shall be in accordance with
Section 25-70 of the Sports Wagering Act.
(l) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.15 of this Law shall be in accordance with Section 21.15.
(m) The receipt and distribution of moneys under Section
21.16 of this Law shall be in accordance with Section 21.16.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-561, eff. 8-23-19;
102-16, eff. 6-17-21.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.4 new)
Sec. 21.4. Joint Special Instant Scratch-off game.
(a) The Department shall offer a joint special instant
scratch-off game for the benefit of the special causes
identified in Sections 21.5, 21.6, 21.7, 21.8, 21.9, 21.10,
21.11, 21.13, 21.15, and 21.16. The operation of the game
shall be governed by this Section and any rules adopted by the
Department. The game shall commence on January 1, 2024 or as
soon thereafter, at the discretion of the Director, as is
reasonably practical and shall be discontinued on January 1,
2027. If any provision of this Section is inconsistent with
any other provision in the Act, then this Section governs.
(b) Once the joint special instant scratch-off game is
used to fund a special cause, the game will be used to fund the
special cause for the remainder of the special causes'
existence per the causes' respective Section of this Act.
(c) New specialty tickets and causes authorized by this
Act shall be funded by the joint special instant scratch-off
game. New specialty tickets and causes after February 1, 2024
must have a sunset date. The Department shall be limited to
supporting no more than 10 causes in total at any given time.
(d) Net revenue received from the sale of the joint
special instant scratch-off game for the purposes of this
Section shall be divided equally among the special causes the
game benefits. The Department shall transfer the net revenue
into the special fund identified for each special cause in
accordance with the special cause's respective Section of this
Act. As used in this Section, "net revenue" means the total
amount for which tickets have been sold less the sum of the
amount paid out in prizes and to retailers, and direct and
estimated administrative expenses incurred in operation of the
ticket.
(20 ILCS 1605/21.5)
Sec. 21.5. Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game with the title of "Carolyn Adams Ticket For
The Cure". The game shall commence on January 1, 2006 or as
soon thereafter, in the discretion of the Director, as is
reasonably practical, and shall be discontinued on December
31, 2026. The operation of the game shall be governed by this
Act and any rules adopted by the Department. The Department
must consult with the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure Board,
which is established under Section 2310-347 of the Department
of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil
Administrative Code of Illinois, regarding the design and
promotion of the game. If any provision of this Section is
inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, then this
Section governs.
(b) The Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure Grant Fund is
created as a special fund in the State treasury. The net
revenue from the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure special
instant scratch-off game shall be deposited into the Fund for
appropriation by the General Assembly solely to the Department
of Public Health for the purpose of making grants to public or
private entities in Illinois for the purpose of funding breast
cancer research, and supportive services for breast cancer
survivors and those impacted by breast cancer and breast
cancer education. In awarding grants, the Department of Public
Health shall consider criteria that includes, but is not
limited to, projects and initiatives that address disparities
in incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer, based on
data from the Illinois Cancer Registry, and populations facing
barriers to care. The Department of Public Health shall,
before grants are awarded, provide copies of all grant
applications to the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure Board,
receive and review the Board's recommendations and comments,
and consult with the Board regarding the grants. For purposes
of this Section, the term "research" includes, without
limitation, expenditures to develop and advance the
understanding, techniques, and modalities effective in the
detection, prevention, screening, and treatment of breast
cancer and may include clinical trials. The grant funds may
not be used for institutional, organizational, or
community-based overhead costs, indirect costs, or levies.
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and gifts, grants, and awards from
any public or private entity, must be deposited into the Fund.
Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be deposited
into the Fund.
As used in this subsection, For purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the actual
administrative expenses of the Department solely related to
the Ticket For The Cure game.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Carolyn
Adams Ticket For The Cure game, the Department shall not
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 98-499, eff. 8-16-13; 99-917, eff. 12-30-16.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.6)
Sec. 21.6. Scratch-off for Illinois veterans.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game for the benefit of Illinois veterans. The
game shall commence on January 1, 2006 or as soon thereafter,
at the discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical.
The operation of the game shall be governed by this Act and any
rules adopted by the Department. If any provision of this
Section is inconsistent with any other provision of this Act,
then this Section governs.
(b) The Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund is created as a
special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the
Illinois veterans scratch-off game shall be deposited into the
Fund for appropriation by the General Assembly solely to the
Department of Veterans' Affairs for making grants, funding
additional services, or conducting additional research
projects relating to each of the following:
(i) veterans' behavioral health services;
(ii) veterans' homelessness;
(iii) the health insurance costs of veterans;
(iv) veterans' disability benefits, including but not
limited to, disability benefits provided by veterans
service organizations and veterans assistance commissions
or centers;
(v) the long-term care of veterans; provided that,
beginning with moneys appropriated for fiscal year 2008,
no more than 20% of such moneys shall be used for health
insurance costs;
(vi) veteran employment and employment training; and
(vii) veterans' emergency financial assistance,
including, but not limited to, past due utilities,
housing, and transportation costs.
In order to expend moneys from this special fund,
beginning with moneys appropriated for fiscal year 2008, the
Director of Veterans' Affairs shall appoint a 3-member funding
authorization committee. The Director shall designate one of
the members as chairperson. The committee shall meet on a
quarterly basis, at a minimum, and shall authorize expenditure
of moneys from the special fund by a two-thirds vote.
Decisions of the committee shall not take effect unless and
until approved by the Director of Veterans' Affairs. Each
member of the committee shall serve until a replacement is
named by the Director of Veterans' Affairs. One member of the
committee shall be a member of the Veterans' Advisory Council.
Moneys collected from the special instant scratch-off game
shall be used only as a supplemental financial resource and
shall not supplant existing moneys that the Department of
Veterans' Affairs may currently expend for the purposes set
forth in items (i) through (v).
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the
Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be
deposited into the Fund.
As used in this subsection, For purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
the prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Illinois
veterans scratch-off game, the Department shall not
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-948, eff. 1-1-23.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.7)
Sec. 21.7. Scratch-out Multiple Sclerosis scratch-off
game.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game for the benefit of research pertaining to
multiple sclerosis. The game shall commence on July 1, 2008 or
as soon thereafter, in the discretion of the Director, as is
reasonably practical. The operation of the game shall be
governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the Department.
If any provision of this Section is inconsistent with any
other provision of this Act, then this Section governs.
(b) The Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund is created as a
special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the
scratch-out multiple sclerosis scratch-off game created under
this Section shall be deposited into the Fund for
appropriation by the General Assembly to the Department of
Public Health for the purpose of making grants to
organizations in Illinois that conduct research pertaining to
the repair and prevention of damage caused by an acquired
demyelinating disease of the central nervous system.
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the
Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be
deposited into the Fund.
For purposes of this Section, the term "research"
includes, without limitation, expenditures to develop and
advance the understanding, techniques, and modalities
effective for maintaining function, mobility, and strength
through preventive physical therapy or other treatments and to
develop and advance the repair, and also the prevention, of
myelin, neuron, and axon damage caused by an acquired
demyelinating disease of the central nervous system and the
restoration of function, including but not limited to, nervous
system repair or neuroregeneration.
The grant funds may not be used for institutional,
organizational, or community-based overhead costs, indirect
costs, or levies.
As used in this subsection, For purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
the prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the
scratch-out multiple sclerosis scratch-off game, the
Department shall not unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted
to marketing any other instant scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 97-464, eff. 10-15-11; 98-499, eff. 8-16-13.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.8)
Sec. 21.8. Quality of Life scratch-off game.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game with the title of "Quality of Life". The game
shall commence on July 1, 2007 or as soon thereafter, in the
discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical, and
shall be discontinued on December 31, 2025. The operation of
the game is governed by this Act and by any rules adopted by
the Department. The Department must consult with the Quality
of Life Board, which is established under Section 2310-348 of
the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the
Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, regarding the design
and promotion of the game. If any provision of this Section is
inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, then this
Section governs.
(b) The Quality of Life Endowment Fund is created as a
special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the
Quality of Life special instant scratch-off game must be
deposited into the Fund for appropriation by the General
Assembly solely to the Department of Public Health for the
purpose of HIV/AIDS-prevention education and for making grants
to public or private entities in Illinois for the purpose of
funding organizations that serve the highest at-risk
categories for contracting HIV or developing AIDS. Grants
shall be targeted to serve at-risk populations in proportion
to the distribution of recent reported Illinois HIV/AIDS cases
among risk groups as reported by the Illinois Department of
Public Health. The recipient organizations must be engaged in
HIV/AIDS-prevention education and HIV/AIDS healthcare
treatment. The Department must, before grants are awarded,
provide copies of all grant applications to the Quality of
Life Board, receive and review the Board's recommendations and
comments, and consult with the Board regarding the grants.
Organizational size will determine an organization's
competitive slot in the "Request for Proposal" process.
Organizations with an annual budget of $300,000 or less will
compete with like size organizations for 50% of the Quality of
Life annual fund. Organizations with an annual budget of
$300,001 to $700,000 will compete with like organizations for
25% of the Quality of Life annual fund, and organizations with
an annual budget of $700,001 and upward will compete with like
organizations for 25% of the Quality of Life annual fund. The
lottery may designate a percentage of proceeds for marketing
purposes. The grant funds may not be used for institutional,
organizational, or community-based overhead costs, indirect
costs, or levies.
Grants awarded from the Fund are intended to augment the
current and future State funding for the prevention and
treatment of HIV/AIDS and are not intended to replace that
funding.
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and gifts, grants, and awards from
any public or private entity, must be deposited into the Fund.
Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be deposited
into the Fund.
As used in this subsection, For purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the actual
administrative expenses of the Department solely related to
the Quality of Life game.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Quality
of Life game, the Department shall not unreasonably diminish
the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant scratch-off
lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section in
consultation with the Quality of Life Board.
(Source: P.A. 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.9)
Sec. 21.9. Go For The Gold scratch-off game.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game with the title of "Go For The Gold". The game
must commence on July 1, 2014 or as soon thereafter, at the
discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical. The
operation of the game is governed by this Act and by any rules
adopted by the Department. If any provision of this Section is
inconsistent with any other provision of this Act, then this
Section governs.
(b) The Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children's
Charities Fund is created as a special fund in the State
treasury. The net revenue from the Go For The Gold special
instant scratch-off game must be deposited into the Special
Olympics Illinois and Special Children's Charities Fund for
appropriation by the General Assembly solely to the Department
of Human Services, which must distribute the moneys as
follows: (i) 75% of the moneys to Special Olympics Illinois to
support the statewide training, competitions, and programs for
future Special Olympics athletes; and (ii) 25% of the moneys
to Special Children's Charities to support the City of
Chicago-wide training, competitions, and programs for future
Special Olympics athletes. The moneys may not be used for
institutional, organizational, or community-based overhead
costs, indirect costs, or levies.
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and gifts, grants, and awards from
any public or private entity, must be deposited into the
Special Olympics and Special Children's Charities Fund. Any
interest earned on moneys in the Special Olympics and Special
Children's Charities Fund must be deposited into the Special
Olympics and Special Children's Charities Fund.
As used in this subsection, For purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the actual
administrative expenses of the Department solely related to
the Go For The Gold game.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the Go For
The Gold game, the Department shall not unreasonably diminish
the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant scratch-off
lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 98-649, eff. 6-16-14.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.10)
Sec. 21.10. Scratch-off for State police memorials.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game for the benefit of State police memorials.
The game shall commence on January 1, 2019 or as soon
thereafter, at the discretion of the Director, as is
reasonably practical. The operation of the game shall be
governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the Department.
If any provision of this Section is inconsistent with any
other provision of this Act, then this Section governs.
(b) The net revenue from the State police memorials
scratch-off game shall be deposited into the Criminal Justice
Information Projects Fund and distributed equally, as soon as
practical but at least on a monthly basis, to the Chicago
Police Memorial Foundation Fund, the Police Memorial Committee
Fund, and the Illinois State Police Memorial Park Fund. Moneys
transferred to the funds under this Section shall be used,
subject to appropriation, to fund grants for building and
maintaining memorials and parks; holding annual memorial
commemorations; giving scholarships to children of officers
killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty, or
those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement;
providing financial assistance to police officers and their
families when a police officer is killed or injured in the line
of duty; and providing financial assistance to officers for
the purchase or replacement of bulletproof vests to be used in
the line of duty.
As used in this subsection, For purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
the prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the State
police memorials scratch-off game, the Department shall not
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.11)
Sec. 21.11. Scratch-off for homelessness prevention
programs.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game to fund homelessness prevention programs. The
game shall commence on July 1, 2019 or as soon thereafter, at
the discretion of the Director, as is reasonably practical.
The operation of the game shall be governed by this Act and any
rules adopted by the Department. If any provision of this
Section is inconsistent with any other provision of this Act,
then this Section governs.
(b) The Homelessness Prevention Revenue Fund is created as
a special fund in the State treasury. The net revenue from the
scratch-off game to fund homelessness prevention programs
shall be deposited into the Homelessness Prevention Revenue
Fund. Subject to appropriation, moneys in the Fund shall be
used by the Department of Human Services solely for grants to
homelessness prevention and assistance projects under the
Homelessness Prevention Act.
As used in this subsection, "net revenue" means the total
amount for which tickets have been sold less the sum of the
amount paid out in the prizes and to retailers, and direct and
estimated the actual administrative expenses of the Department
solely related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the
scratch-off game to fund homelessness prevention programs, the
Department shall not unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted
to marketing any other instant scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(e) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to affect
any revenue that any Homelessness Prevention line item
receives through the General Revenue Fund or the Illinois
Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
(Source: P.A. 100-1068, eff. 8-24-18; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.13)
Sec. 21.13. Scratch-off for Alzheimer's care, support,
education, and awareness.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game for the benefit of Alzheimer's care, support,
education, and awareness. The game shall commence on January
1, 2020 or as soon thereafter, at the discretion of the
Director, as is reasonably practical, and shall be
discontinued on January 1, 2025. The operation of the game
shall be governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the
Department. If any provision of this Section is inconsistent
with any other provision of this Act, then this Section
governs.
(b) The net revenue from the Alzheimer's care, support,
education, and awareness scratch-off game shall be deposited
into the Alzheimer's Awareness Fund.
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the
Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must be
deposited into the Fund.
As used in this subsection, For the purposes of this
subsection, "net revenue" means the total amount for which
tickets have been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in
the prizes and to retailers, and direct and estimated the
actual administrative expenses of the Department solely
related to the scratch-off game under this Section.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the
Alzheimer's care, support, education, and awareness
scratch-off game, the Department shall not unreasonably
diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant
scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-561, eff. 8-23-19; 101-645, eff. 6-26-20;
102-390, eff. 8-16-21.)
(20 ILCS 1605/21.15 new)
Sec. 21.15. Scratch-off for United Negro College Fund
Illinois.
(a) The Department shall offer a special instant
scratch-off game for the benefit of United Negro College Fund
Illinois in support of educational scholarships to university
and college students. The game shall commence on January 1,
2024 or as soon thereafter, at the discretion of the Director,
as is reasonably practical. The operation of the game shall be
governed by this Act and any rules adopted by the Department.
The Department must consult with UNCF Illinois regarding the
design and promotion of the game.
(b) The UNCF Scholarship Fund is created as a special fund
in the State treasury. The net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game sold for the benefit of the United
Negro College Fund Illinois in support of education
scholarships to university and college students shall be
deposited into the fund for appropriation by the General
Assembly solely to the Student Assistance Commission for the
purpose of funding UNCF Illinois Scholarship awards to
university and college students. Funding shall be used solely
for scholarship awards and not to cover any administrative
costs of the United Negro College Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit recipient organization.
Moneys received for the purposes of this Section,
including, without limitation, net revenue from the special
instant scratch-off game and from gifts, grants, and awards
from any public or private entity, must be deposited into the
fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the fund must be
deposited into the fund. For the purposes of this subsection,
"net revenue" means the total amount for which tickets have
been sold less the sum of the amount paid out in the prizes and
to retailers and direct and estimated administrative expenses
of the Department solely related to the scratch-off game under
this Section.
(c) During the time that tickets are sold for the special
instant scratch-off game that benefits the United Negro
College Fund Illinois in support of education scholarships to
university and college students, the Department shall not
unreasonably diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any
other instant scratch-off lottery game.
(d) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer the provisions of this Section.
(20 ILCS 1605/21.16 new)
Sec. 21.16. Illinois DREAM scratch-off.
(a) The Department shall offer a special Illinois DREAM
instant scratch-off game for the benefit of the Illinois DREAM
Fund Commission. The new revenue from the Illinois DREAM
scratch-off game shall be deposited into the Illinois DREAM
Fund, a special fund that is created in the State treasury.
Subject to appropriation, money in the Illinois DREAM Fund
shall be used to assist in funding scholarships and other
statutory responsibilities of the Illinois DREAM Fund
Commission. The game shall commence on January 1, 2024 or as
soon thereafter as is reasonably practical. The Department
shall consult with the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission
established under Section 67 of the Higher Education Student
Assistance Act regarding the design and promotion of the game.
(b) The operation of any games under this Section shall be
governed by this Act, and any rules shall be adopted by the
Department.
(c) For purposes of this Section, "net revenue" means the
total amount for which tickets have been sold less the sum of
the amount paid out in prizes and the actual administrative
expenses of the Department solely related to the Illinois
DREAM scratch-off game.
(d) During the time that tickets are sold for the Illinois
DREAM scratch-off game, the Department shall not unreasonably
diminish the efforts devoted to marketing any other instant
scratch-off lottery game.
(e) The Department may adopt any rules necessary to
implement and administer this Section in consultation with the
Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
(20 ILCS 1605/21.17 new)
Sec. 21.17. Illinois Lottery Special Instant Scratch-off
Task Force.
(a) There is hereby created the Illinois Lottery Special
Instant Scratch-off Task Force.
(b) The Task Force shall study the joint special instant
scratch-off game offered under Section 21.4 and make
recommendations on:
(1) maximizing revenue for this State as well as
various special causes;
(2) whether to expand the program to additional
causes;
(3) establishing criteria for special causes;
(4) the impact on revenue of the joint special instant
scratch-off game; and
(5) other issues related to the joint special instant
scratch-off game.
(c) The Task Force may request testimony from any person
or entity that may assist in increasing understanding of the
joint special instant scratch-off game.
(d) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:
(1) the Director of the Lottery, or his or her
designee;
(2) 2 members, appointed by the Speaker of the House
of Representatives, one of whom shall be named co-chair of
the Task Force;
(3) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the
House of Representatives;
(4) 2 members, appointed by the President of the
Senate, one of whom shall be named co-chair of the Task
Force;
(5) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the
Senate; and
(6) 2 members, appointed by the Governor.
(e) Members of the Task Force shall serve without
compensation for the duration of the Task Force, but may be
reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and in compliance
with the Secretary of State's travel rules required for
attendance at meetings.
(f) As soon as practicable, but no later than September 1,
2023, all members shall be appointed to the Task Force. As soon
as practicable after all members have been appointed, the Task
Force shall hold its first meeting. The Task Force shall meet a
minimum of 4 times.
(g) The Department of the Lottery shall provide
administrative support and other support to the Task Force.
(h) By January 1, 2025, the Task Force shall submit a
report to the Governor and General Assembly reporting findings
and recommendations regarding the joint special instant
scratch-off games.
(i) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2027.
(20 ILCS 1605/21.12 rep.)
Section 10. The Illinois Lottery Law is amended by
repealing Section 21.12.
Section 20. The State Finance Act is amended by adding
Sections 5.990 and 5.991 as follows:
(30 ILCS 105/5.990 new)
Sec. 5.990. The UNCF Scholarship Fund.
(30 ILCS 105/5.991 new)
Sec. 5.991. The Illinois DREAM Fund.
Section 25. The Higher Education Student Assistance Act is
amended by changing Section 67 as follows:
(110 ILCS 947/67)
Sec. 67. Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
(a) The Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall
establish an Illinois DREAM Fund Commission. The Governor
shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate,
members to the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission, which shall be
comprised of 9 members representing the geographic and ethnic
diversity of this State, including students, college and
university administrators and faculty, and other individuals
committed to advancing the educational opportunities of the
children of immigrants.
(b) The Illinois DREAM Fund Commission is charged with all
of the following responsibilities:
(1) Administering this Section and raising funds for
the Illinois DREAM Fund.
(2) Establishing a not-for-profit entity charged with
raising funds for the administration of this Section, any
educational or training programs the Commission is tasked
with administering, and funding scholarships to students
who are the children of immigrants to the United States.
(3) Publicizing the availability of scholarships from
the Illinois DREAM Fund.
(4) Selecting the recipients of scholarships funded
through the Illinois DREAM Fund.
(5) Researching issues pertaining to the availability
of assistance with the costs of higher education for the
children of immigrants and other issues regarding access
for and the performance of the children of immigrants
within higher education.
(6) Overseeing implementation of the other provisions
of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly.
(7) Establishing and administering training programs
for high school counselors and counselors, admissions
officers, and financial aid officers of public
institutions of higher education. The training programs
shall instruct participants on the educational
opportunities available to college-bound students who are
the children of immigrants, including, but not limited to,
in-state tuition and scholarship programs. The Illinois
DREAM Fund Commission may also establish a public
awareness campaign regarding educational opportunities
available to college bound students who are the children
of immigrants.
The Illinois DREAM Fund Commission shall establish, by
rule, procedures for accepting and evaluating applications for
scholarships from the children of immigrants and issuing
scholarships to selected student applicants.
(c) To receive a scholarship under this Section, a student
must meet all of the following qualifications:
(1) Have resided with his or her parents or guardian
while attending a public or private high school in this
State.
(2) Have graduated from a public or private high
school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma
in this State.
(3) Have attended school in this State for at least 3
years as of the date he or she graduated from high school
or received the equivalent of a high school diploma.
(4) Have at least one parent who immigrated to the
United States.
(d) The Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall
establish an Illinois DREAM Fund to provide scholarships under
this Section. The Illinois DREAM Fund shall be funded entirely
from private contributions, gifts, grants, awards, and
proceeds from the scratch-off created in Section 21.16 of the
Illinois Lottery Law.
(Source: P.A. 97-233, eff. 8-1-11.)