House Sponsors: ERWIN-MADIGAN,MJ-DANIELS-DAVIS,MONIQUE-MORROW, GILES AND SHARP. Short description: DCCA-TECH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department's powers and duties. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 605/605-10 Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 750/10-3 from Ch. 127, par. 2710-3 Deletes everything. Amends the Large Business Development Act in the Build Illinois Act. Allows the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs to acquire land and lease or convey land for institutional, mixed use, industrial, or commercial site development (now the Department may acquire land and convey or lease land for industrial or commercial site development). Provides that when a conveyance is made by the Department for institutional purposes, the conveyance shall be to an entity that serves persons who are mentally challenged, physically challenged, or both. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 605/605-613 new Amends the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, using funds appropriated for the purpose, shall create the Illinois Africa Trade Program to assist small and medium sized Illinois businesses and manufacturers in exporting their products and to assist companies from African nations in exporting products to or investing in Illinois. Provides that the Department shall pursue incentive programs to encourage African governments to locate trade or commercial offices in Illinois. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with appropriate organizations and may contract with qualified individuals or entities to develop a comprehensive plan for market development and expansion of trade between Illinois and African nations. Provides that the Department may develop and administer other programs it considers advisable and appropriate for collecting and disseminating information to prospective manufacturers and businesses regarding export to and investment in African nations. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 3. Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 605/605-613 new 30 ILCS 750/10-3 Deletes everything. Authorizes the Director of Central Management Services to convey specified real property to the Maryville Academy of Chicago, Illinois and to the New Horizon Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 3 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status