Bill Status of SB 1826   99th General Assembly


Short Description:  RESPIRATORY CARE SUNSET

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 80/4.26
5 ILCS 80/4.36 new
225 ILCS 106/10
225 ILCS 106/20
225 ILCS 106/30
225 ILCS 106/35
225 ILCS 106/40
225 ILCS 106/45
225 ILCS 106/65
225 ILCS 106/80
225 ILCS 106/95
225 ILCS 106/100
225 ILCS 106/105
225 ILCS 106/110
225 ILCS 106/115
225 ILCS 106/125
225 ILCS 106/130
225 ILCS 106/135
225 ILCS 106/140
225 ILCS 106/145
225 ILCS 106/150
225 ILCS 106/160
225 ILCS 106/170
225 ILCS 106/180
225 ILCS 106/190 new
225 ILCS 106/195 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Respiratory Care Practice Act from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2026. Amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act. Changes references from the Director of Professional Regulation to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes changes in provisions regarding definitions, restrictions and limitations, powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Respiratory Care Board, examinations, license restoration, grounds for discipline, notice of hearings, transcript of formal hearings, hearing officer proceedings, restoration of suspended or revoked licenses, summary suspension of licenses, administrative review, costs, and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that parties involved in disciplinary or other proceedings may enter into negotiated consent orders. Provides that all information collected by the Department in the course of examination or investigation of a licensee or applicant remain confidential. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Respiratory Care Board shall consist of 7 members (previously 9). Provides that one member of the board shall be a qualified medical director (previously 3 members). Changes Board member's terms to 4 years (previously 3 years). Provides that no member shall be reappointed for a term that would cause his or her continuous service on the Board to be longer than 10 years (previously 8 years). Restores language providing that Board members may only be removed from office for neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct (previously allowed the Secretary to remove Board members for cause as determined by the Secretary). Provides that the presence of 4 members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Provides that a vacancy in membership of the Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all duties of the Board. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/20/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  2/20/2015SenateFirst Reading
  2/20/2015SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/11/2015SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions
  3/18/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  3/18/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/19/2015SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions
  3/24/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions
  3/25/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/26/2015SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities and Pensions; 011-000-000
  3/26/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 14, 2015
  4/15/2015SenateSecond Reading
  4/15/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2015
  4/17/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  4/17/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  4/21/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments.
  10/8/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As October 20, 2015
  10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

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