ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT
Summary
Creates the Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act. Provides that an annual appropriation equal to $0.50 per gallon of wine reported and paid by wine manufacturers in the State under the excise tax rate set forth by law shall be directed to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Sets forth mechanisms for the calculation of the annual appropriation and administration of the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Apr 6, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Liquor Subcommittee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Theresa Mah
DDemocratic
Co
C.D. Davidsmeyer
RRepublican
Co
Charlie Meier
RRepublican
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