Bill Status of SB 620   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  UTILITIES-FIRE PROTECTION CHG

Senate Sponsors
Sen. William R. Haine, Martin A. Sandoval and Antonio Munoz

House Sponsors
(Rep. Thomas Holbrook-Lisa M. Dugan-Robert F. Flider, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Patrick J Verschoore and Michael K. Smith)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/15/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-1010

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/9-223from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 9-223

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may authorize certain public utilities to impose a fire protection charge to meet the fire protection needs of customers (now, the fire protection needs of any municipality or public fire protection district is covered). Provides that any fire protection charge imposed shall reflect the costs associated with providing fire protection service as determined by the Commission for each service area of the public utility for which the Commission determines a separate revenue requirement. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
220 ILCS 5/8-306

Adds language providing that a water or sewer utility that receives notice that a fire hydrant is broken shall be required to report the situation to the fire department or fire district within 2 hours of receiving notice, and shall be required to make repairs within 2 days. Provides that a water or sewer utility that fails to notify the fire department or fire district within 2 hours after receiving notice that a fire hydrant is broken shall be fined $500 per day to be paid to the fire department or fire district. Provides that the penalty may be waived if approved by the fire department or the fire district if a delay in the repair is unavoidable. Provides that a water or sewer utility must report the conditions of fire hydrants to the unit of local government on an annual basis.

House Amendment No. 5
Deletes reference to:
220 ILCS 5/8-306
220 ILCS 5/9-223
Adds reference to:
610 ILCS 80/2from Ch. 114, par. 98

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Railroad Police Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall review the policies and guidelines of a railroad carrier concerning its railroad police force and approve them if they comply with the Act. Provides that a person adversely affected by a decision of a rail carrier's internal investigation under the Act may appeal to the Illinois State Police no later than 90 days after the decision. Provides that the State Police shall review the depth, completeness, and objectivity of the carrier's investigation and may conduct its own investigation. Provides that the State Police may uphold, overturn, or modify the decision by filing a report of its findings and recommendations with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Provides that the Commission shall have the power to conduct evidentiary hearings and issue and enforce orders, including sanctions. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
  2/8/2007SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Environment and Energy
  2/28/2007SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  3/1/2007SenateDo Pass Environment and Energy; 011-000-000
  3/1/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 2, 2007
  3/1/2007SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz
  3/1/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
  3/2/2007SenateSecond Reading
  3/2/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2007
  3/15/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  3/15/2007HouseArrived in House
  3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/21/2007HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  3/21/2007HouseFirst Reading
  3/21/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/30/2007HouseAssigned to Local Government Committee
  5/16/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Local Government Committee; 006-004-000
  5/17/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Renée Kosel
  5/17/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Renée Kosel
  5/23/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/24/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Local Government Committee
  5/25/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Local Government Committee; 007-002-000
  5/28/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  5/28/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/28/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  5/28/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/29/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  5/29/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/29/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  5/29/2007HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007
  6/8/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/6/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 30, 2008
  11/6/2008HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  11/7/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11/14/2008HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  11/17/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  11/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  11/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules Committee
  11/17/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  11/18/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  11/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  11/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore
  11/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
  11/19/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Withdrawn by Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  11/19/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Adopted by Voice Vote
  11/19/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  11/19/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 064-044-000
  11/19/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a)
  11/19/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a)
  11/19/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 02,05
  11/19/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) November 20, 2008; 02,05
  11/20/2008SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. William R. Haine
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. William R. Haine
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. William R. Haine
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules
  11/20/2008SenateSponsor Removed Sen. William R. Haine
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 005-002-002
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 5 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 005-002-002
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 033-016-002
  11/20/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 5 Senate Concurs 033-016-002
  11/20/2008SenatePassed Both Houses
  12/5/2008SenateSent to the Governor
  12/15/2008SenateGovernor Approved
  12/15/2008SenateEffective Date June 1, 2009
  12/15/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-1010

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