Bill Status of SB 2961   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENF

Senate Sponsors
Sen. William R. Haine and Pamela J. Althoff-Kimberly A. Lightford-Michael Noland

House Sponsors
(Rep. Edward J. Acevedo-Jack D. Franks-Linda Chapa LaVia)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 625/0.01from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 330

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
410 ILCS 625/0.01from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 330
Adds reference to:
410 ILCS 625/3from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 333
410 ILCS 625/3.05 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2013, any individual seeking a food service sanitation manager certificate or a food service sanitation manager instructor certificate must complete a minimum of 8 hours of Department of Public Health-approved training, inclusive of the examination, and receive a score of at least 75% on the examination. Provides that for purposes of certification and recertification for food service sanitation manager certification, the Department shall accept only Department-approved training and exams recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Conference for Food Protection, or their successors. Provides that the Department shall award an Illinois certificate to anyone presenting a valid certificate issued by another state, so long as the holder of the certificate has passed a Conference for Food Protection-approved examination, or proof of having passed a Conference for Food Protection-approved examination. Sets forth provisions concerning reciprocity. Provides that all food handlers, other than someone holding a food service sanitation manager certificate, must receive training in basic safe food handling principles within 30 days after employment. Sets forth the subject matter that is to be covered in training and the requirements concerning departmental approval. Provides that food handler training is considered to be an exclusive function of the State, and local programs are prohibited. Preempts home rule. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Provides that for purposes of certification and recertification for food service sanitation manager certification, the Department shall accept only Department-approved training and exams accredited under standards developed and adopted by the Conference for Food Protection or its successor (instead of recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Conference for Food Protection, or their successors). Provides that the Department shall award an Illinois certificate to anyone presenting a valid certificate issued by another state, so long as the holder of the certificate provides proof of having passed an examination accredited under standards developed and adopted by the Conference for Food Protection or its successor (instead of "has passed a Conference for Food Protection-approved examination, or proof of having passed a Conference for Food Protection-approved examination").

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/1/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
  2/1/2012SenateFirst Reading
  2/1/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/23/2012SenateAssigned to Public Health
  2/28/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
  2/28/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  2/29/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
  3/5/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/7/2012SenateDo Pass as Amended Public Health; 009-000-000
  3/7/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 8, 2012
  3/8/2012SenateSecond Reading
  3/8/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2012
  3/19/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
  3/19/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  3/21/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  3/22/2012SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  3/22/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Haine
  3/22/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 23, 2012
  3/23/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  3/26/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
  3/28/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  3/28/2012HouseArrived in House
  3/29/2012HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
  3/29/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/29/2012HouseFirst Reading
  3/29/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/30/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  3/30/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  4/26/2012HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  11/26/2012HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
  11/26/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
  11/26/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  11/26/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
  11/26/2012HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 8, 2013
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

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