SFM-FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIAL Senate SponsorsSen. Doris Turner House Sponsors(Rep. Hoan Huynh-Matt Hanson-Kevin John Olickal-Martin J. Moylan) 7/28/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0377 20 ILCS 2905/5 newAmends the State Fire Marshal Act. Defines "fire-resistant material" and "fire-resistant material applicator". Provides that it is unlawful for a person to engage in business as a fire-resistant material applicator in this State without being certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes a civil penalty of up to $250 for each violation of this prohibition. Requires the Office to regulate fire-resistant material applicators by developing and implementing a certification and certification renewal process, developing training requirements, and adopting necessary rules. Allows the Office to charge a certification fee and a certification renewal fee. Provides that registration as a fire-resistant material applicator must be renewed annually. Requires the Office to develop a list of grounds for revoking certification as a fire-resistant material applicator. Permits the Office to investigate allegations of actions that constitute grounds for revocation and may revoke certification if, in the Office's determination, a violation has occurred. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Changes the definition of "fire-resistant material". Changes the requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Removes language allowing the Office to charge a certification fee and a certification renewal fee for persons seeking certification. Removes language requiring the Office to adopt rules to implement and administer the provisions. Provides that if a person satisfactorily completes the training, the Office shall accept (rather than issue the person a certificate indicating) that he or she is certified to apply fire-resistant material. Requires a fire-resistant material applicator to renew his or her registration every 3 years (rather than annually). Removes language providing that the Office shall develop a list of grounds for revoking certification as a fire-resistant material applicator, and that the Office may investigate allegations of actions that constitute grounds for revocation and may revoke certification if a violation has occurred. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 2 Provides that the provisions do not apply to fire-resistant material applicators at facilities licensed by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission under specified federal regulations or to employees of those facilities while engaged in the performance of their official duties.House Floor Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 2905/5 newAdds reference to:New ActReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Sprayed Fire-Resistant Material Applicator Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, it is unlawful for a person to engage in business as a sprayed fire-resistant material applicator in the State without being registered with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Provides that a person who violates the Act may be assessed a civil penalty by the Office of up to $250 for each violation. Allows the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the county in which the violation occurs to bring an action in the name of the People of the State of Illinois or may, in addition to other remedies, bring an action for an injunction to restrain a violation. Requires the Office to: (1) register persons as sprayed fire-resistant material applicators; and (2) establish requirements for the registration of sprayed fire-resistant material applicators that includes a requirement for proof of training or certification. Provides that registration as a sprayed fire-resistant material applicator must be renewed every 3 years. Requires the Office, by July 1, 2025, to adopt rules consistent with the Act for the administration and enforcement of the Act. Allows the Office to establish fees. Sets forth exemptions to the Act. Defines terms. Effective immediately. 2/3/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner 2/3/2023SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 2/14/2023SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 2/23/2023SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities 3/9/2023SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 3/9/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023 3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner 3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/28/2023SenateSecond Reading 3/28/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 29, 2023 3/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 3/30/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 3/30/2023SenateRecalled to Second Reading 3/30/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Doris Turner 3/30/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 3/30/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-004-000 3/31/2023HouseArrived in House 3/31/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh 4/11/2023HouseFirst Reading 4/11/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/18/2023HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee 4/20/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh 4/20/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/21/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson 4/24/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh 4/24/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/25/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 4/25/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee 4/26/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan 4/26/2023HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Martin J. Moylan 4/26/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh 4/26/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 4/27/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Police & Fire Committee; by Voice Vote 4/27/2023HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000 4/27/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled 4/27/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 3 Tabled 4/27/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh 5/3/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee 5/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee 5/10/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2023HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/11/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000 5/12/2023HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023 5/16/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted 5/16/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-040-000 5/16/2023SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 4, 2 5/16/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 4 - May 17, 2023 5/17/2023SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner 5/17/2023SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/17/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner 5/17/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/17/2023SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities 5/17/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities 5/17/2023SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 006-000-000 5/17/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 006-000-000 5/19/2023SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000 5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 057-000-000 5/19/2023SenateSenate Concurs 5/19/2023SenatePassed Both Houses 6/16/2023SenateSent to the Governor 7/28/2023SenateGovernor Approved 7/28/2023SenateEffective Date July 28, 2023 7/28/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0377