REGULATION-TECH Senate SponsorsSen. Terry Link-Emil Jones, Jr. House Sponsors(Rep. Angelo Saviano) 7/29/2005SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0385 225 ILCS 46/30Amends the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning non-fingerprint based UCIA criminal records checks.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 46/30Adds reference to:225 ILCS 210/2001from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2001225 ILCS 227/1225 ILCS 227/5225 ILCS 227/10225 ILCS 227/30225 ILCS 227/35225 ILCS 227/50225 ILCS 227/57 new225 ILCS 227/65225 ILCS 227/75225 ILCS 227/90Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act by changing the short title to the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act and amends the Illinois Explosives Act to reflect that change. Defines "1.3G fireworks", "BATFE", "consumer fireworks", "facility", "flame effect", "pyrotechnic distributor", and "special effects fireworks". Provides that "display fireworks" means 1.3G or special effects fireworks (rather than any substance or article defined as a Division 1.3G or 1.4 explosive by the United States Department of Transportation). Provides for licensure requirements and rules for a pyrotechnic distributor (in addition to a lead pyrotechnic operator). Provides that the rules of the State Fire Marshal shall be based on nationally recognized standards, such as those of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1126 guidelines for proximate audience displays (rather than indoor displays) and NFPA 160 guidelines for flame effect displays. Provides that the State Fire Marshal shall conduct the training and examination of pyrotechnic operators and pyrotechnic distributors or may delegate the responsibility to train and examine pyrotechnic distributors and operators to the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that after January 1, 2006, all pyrotechnic displays must comply with the requirements set forth in the Act and no person may engage in pyrotechnic distribution or act as a lead operator in a pyrotechnic display without first applying for and obtaining a license (now, after April 1, 2005, no individual may act as a lead operator in a pyrotechnic display without applying for and obtaining a license). Provides that applicants for a license must submit to the Office of the State Fire Marshal a license fee set by the Office and proof of having the requisite knowledge, either through training, examination, or continuing education, as established by Office rule. Removes the requirement that applicants for a lead pyrotechnic operator's license pass the examination presented by the Office. Provides that in order to be qualified to receive a license under the Act, a person must have, or have applied for, a BATFE explosives license or a Letter of Clearance from the BATFE. Provides that no pyrotechnic distributor shall allow any person in the pyrotechnic distributor's employ to act as a lead pyrotechnic operator until the person has obtained a lead pyrotechnic operator's license from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 2/18/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Deanna Demuzio 2/18/2005SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr. 2/18/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/18/2005SenateReferred to Rules 2/24/2005SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 3/10/2005SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 005-004-000 3/10/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2005 3/16/2005SenateSecond Reading 3/16/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 17, 2005 4/14/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2005 4/15/2005SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to December 31, 2005 5/17/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 5/17/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/17/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 5/18/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-000-000 5/19/2005SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Terry Link 5/19/2005SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/19/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Link 5/19/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/19/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 5/19/2005HouseArrived in House 5/19/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 5/19/2005HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 5/19/2005HouseFirst Reading 5/19/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/27/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005 5/27/2005HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee 5/27/2005HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed 5/27/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 020-002-000 5/27/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-018-000 5/28/2005SenatePassed Both Houses 6/24/2005SenateSent to the Governor 7/29/2005SenateGovernor Approved 7/29/2005SenateEffective Date July 29, 2005 7/29/2005SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0385