Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board shall not require individuals hired exclusively to perform functions that are not related in any way to gaming operations to hold an occupational license. Provides that the Board may issue a non-gaming identification badge upon payment of a non-refundable annual fee set by the Board. Sets forth eligibility requirements for a non-gaming identification badge. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Exempts individuals who are issued non-gaming occupational identification badges from submitting 2 sets of fingerprints with an application. Provides that the Board has the authority to rescind non-gaming occupational identification badges. Provides that all individuals holding non-gaming occupational identification badges are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board and the Board's standards and adopted rules. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Removes the background check eligibility requirements for a non-gaming occupational identification badge. Removes language allowing the Illinois Gaming Board to rescind a non-gaming occupational identification badge for any misconduct related to the performance of the holder's job duties. Effective immediately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 230 ILCS 10/9
Engrossed: 230 ILCS 10/9
Enrolled: 230 ILCS 10/9