Bill Status of HB 4715   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  EXAM OF FIREFIGHTER APPLICANTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Lisa M. Dugan-Robert W. Pritchard-Mike Fortner-Pam Roth-Daniel V. Beiser, Adam Brown, Brandon W. Phelps, Patrick J. Verschoore, Jerry F. Costello, II, John D. Cavaletto, Jack D. Franks, Keith Farnham, Carol A. Sente and Linda Chapa LaVia

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. David Koehler)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/6/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0898

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-7
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1
65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.2
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3
65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.4
70 ILCS 705/16.06b
70 ILCS 705/16.06c

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. In provisions concerning physical ability examinations, provides that the tests utilized to measure each applicant's capabilities may be tests based on industry standards currently in use or equivalent tests approved by the Joint Labor-Management Committee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Provides that a passing score on the written examination is one that is at or above the median (now, mean) score for all applicants. Sets forth requirements concerning preference points and placement on the final eligibility register. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/2/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  2/3/2012HouseFirst Reading
  2/3/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/27/2012HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee
  2/29/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  3/6/2012HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 014-000-000
  3/7/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/7/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
  3/9/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/9/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Pam Roth
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II
  3/22/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
  3/22/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  3/22/2012SenateArrive in Senate
  3/22/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 23, 2012
  3/22/2012SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/23/2012SenateFirst Reading
  3/23/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/11/2012SenateAssigned to Local Government
  4/18/2012SenatePostponed - Local Government
  4/18/2012SenateRe-referred to Assignments
  4/24/2012SenateRe-assigned to Local Government
  5/2/2012SenateDo Pass Local Government; 009-000-000
  5/2/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 3, 2012
  5/3/2012SenateSecond Reading
  5/3/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2012
  5/17/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  5/17/2012HousePassed Both Houses
  6/15/2012HouseSent to the Governor
  8/6/2012HouseGovernor Approved
  8/6/2012HouseEffective Date August 6, 2012
  8/6/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0898

Back To Top