Bill Status of HB 4789   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  IEMA-RADON CONTROL RULES

House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Reitz-Karen May-Elizabeth Coulson-Thomas Holbrook-Patrick J Verschoore and Mike Fortner

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. William R. Haine-Pamela J. Althoff)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
420 ILCS 44/20

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Requires the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pollution Control Board, to adopt rules for radon control for all new residential buildings. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
420 ILCS 44/20
Adds reference to:
New Act

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Radon-Resistant Residences Act. Creates the Radon-Resistant Building Codes Task Force for the purpose of making recommendations to the Governor, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board concerning the adoption of rules for building codes. Requires the Governor, in coordination with the Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board, to propose rules to the General Assembly for radon control for all new residential buildings in the State. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 4
Adds reference to:
420 ILCS 46/5
420 ILCS 46/10
420 ILCS 46/20

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Radon-Resistant Residences Act. Creates the Radon-Resistant Building Codes Task Force for the purpose of making recommendations to the Governor, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pollution Control Board concerning the adoption of rules for building codes. Provides that the Radon-Resistant Building Codes Task Force consists of the following members: the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency; eight representatives designated by the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency from specified types of organizations; one member appointed by the Speaker of the House; one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House; one member appointed by the President of the Senate; and one member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate. Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor shall propose rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. Amends the Illinois Radon Awareness Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to transfers of structures or buildings containing more than 4 residential dwelling units and transfers of residential dwelling units located on the third story or higher of any structure or building. Makes changes to the Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards form required to be provided to buyers of residential real property. Makes changes to the definition of "residential real property". Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  2/6/2008HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/20/2008HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee
  2/26/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  3/12/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Environment & Energy Committee
  3/12/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Environment & Energy Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/12/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environment & Energy Committee; 017-001-000
  3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/18/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  3/18/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/24/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  3/26/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
  3/26/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  3/26/2008HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dan Reitz
  4/2/2008HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dan Reitz
  4/2/2008HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  4/2/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Karen May
  4/2/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/7/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dan Reitz
  4/7/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/14/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Environment & Energy Committee
  4/15/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Environment & Energy Committee; 013-000-000
  4/17/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Karen May
  4/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/17/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore
  4/17/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
  4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008
  4/30/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
  4/30/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a)
  5/1/2008SenateArrive in Senate
  5/1/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 7, 2008
  5/1/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
  5/7/2008SenateFirst Reading
  5/7/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  5/13/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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