Bill Status of HB 2778   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  PRO STEEL ERECTION LICENSE ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Natalie A. Manley, Dave Vella and Tom Weber

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 80/4.38
30 ILCS 105/5.990 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Safety in Professional Steel Erection Licensure Act. Defines terms. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall license all steel erectors in the State. Provides that no individual shall perform unlicensed steel erection. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out and enforce the Act. Provides that individuals or entities performing unlicensed steel erection work in this State shall be fined $5,000 for the first offense and $10,000 for each subsequent offense. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with the Department of Transportation, when appropriate, for purposes of enforcement and regulation of the Act. Provides that to assist with costs associated with implementation, the Department is authorized to charge a reasonable fee for licensure, not to exceed $125 per license. Creates the Steel Erectors Licensure Fund. Makes corresponding changes in the State Finance Act. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Safety in Professional Steel Erection Licensure Act on January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  2/16/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/16/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  5/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber

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