SHORTHAND REPORTER-EXAMINATION House SponsorsRep. Norine K. Hammond 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 415/10from Ch. 111, par. 6210225 ILCS 415/11from Ch. 111, par. 6211 Amends the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or a designated testing service to administer the examination for certified shorthand reporters at least 5 times per year. Requires applicants to demonstrate, at a minimum, the ability to record and transcribe general dictation at 200 words per minute for 5 minutes at 85% accuracy and testimony in 2 voices at 225 words per minute for 5 minutes at 85% accuracy. 2/4/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond 2/5/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/23/2016HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 4/8/2016HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die