Bill Status of SB 678   102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ram Villivalam

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 80/4.41 new
70 ILCS 1205/8-50
70 ILCS 1505/26.10-4
225 ILCS 745/20
730 ILCS 5/5-5-5from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-5

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Provides that no person shall use the title "registered landscape architect" or "landscape architect" without being registered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Creates the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board. Provides for the membership, meetings, and powers of the Board. Provides that the Department may seek the expert advice and knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the enforcement of the Act, including qualifications of applicants for registration. Provides that the Department may issue certificates of registration to those who meet the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department may authorize examinations to ascertain the fitness and qualifications of applicants for registration. Provides that the Department may conduct investigations and hearings to refuse to issue, renew, or restore registrations, revoke, suspend, place on probation, or reprimand persons registered under provisions of the Act. Provides that the Department may take disciplinary action with regard to any certificate of registration issued under the Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Park District Code, the Chicago Park District Act, the Professional Geologist Licensing Act, and the Unified Code of Corrections. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to repeal the Landscape Architecture Registration Act on January 1, 2032.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  2/25/2021SenateFirst Reading
  2/25/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

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