OSHA-EMPLOYMENT-FEDERAL CHANGE Senate SponsorsSen. Thomas Cullerton-Pamela J. Althoff House Sponsors(Rep. Peter Breen-Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.-Michael P. McAuliffe) 8/11/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0336 820 ILCS 219/55820 ILCS 219/65Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Provides that the Director of Labor shall adopt rules necessary to implement the Act, including, but not limited to, rules dealing with the inspection of an employer's establishment. Authorizes the Director to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence under oath during inspections and investigations. Effective immediately. 2/20/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton 2/20/2015SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 3/3/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/11/2015SenateAssigned to Labor 3/18/2015SenatePostponed - Labor 3/25/2015SenateDo Pass Labor; 010-000-000 3/25/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 26, 2015 4/15/2015SenateSecond Reading 4/15/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2015 4/22/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 4/23/2015HouseArrived in House 4/23/2015HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Peter Breen 4/23/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. 4/23/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 4/23/2015HouseFirst Reading 4/23/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/4/2015HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee 5/8/2015HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2015 5/14/2015HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 022-000-000 5/14/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2015HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2015 5/28/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 5/28/2015SenatePassed Both Houses 6/26/2015SenateSent to the Governor 8/10/2015SenateGovernor Approved 8/11/2015SenateEffective Date August 10, 2015 8/11/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0336