OPEN MEETING-ATTENDANCE House SponsorsRep. Robert F. Flider-Dan Brady-Daniel V. Beiser-Brandon W. Phelps-Bob Biggins, Robert S. Molaro, Karen A. Yarbrough, Lisa M. Dugan, Kevin Joyce, Paul D. Froehlich, Careen M Gordon, Daniel J. Burke, Eddie Washington, John D'Amico, Patrick J Verschoore, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Michael K. Smith, John E. Bradley, Charles E. Jefferson and Kathleen A. Ryg Senate Sponsors(Sen. John J. Cullerton-Don Harmon-Dale A. Righter-Christine Radogno-Jacqueline Y. Collins, John M. Sullivan, Susan Garrett, Dave Sullivan, Kirk W. Dillard and Pamela J. Althoff) 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 120/1.02from Ch. 102, par. 41.025 ILCS 120/2.02from Ch. 102, par. 42.025 ILCS 120/2.05from Ch. 102, par. 42.055 ILCS 120/2.06from Ch. 102, par. 42.065 ILCS 120/7 new Amends the Open Meetings Act. Redefines "meeting" to include gatherings, whether in person or by telephone call, electronic means, or other means of contemporaneous interactive communication, of a majority of a quorum of the members of a public body held for the purpose of discussing public business (now, a gathering of a majority of a quorum of the members of a public body held for the purpose of discussing public business). Provides that if a majority of a quorum of the members of a public body are physically present at a meeting, then a majority of a quorum may allow a member of that body to attend a meeting by other means, subject to certain limitations. Defines "other means" as by telephone call, electronic means, or other means of contemporaneous interactive communication. Provides that a quorum of the members must be physically present for the public body to vote on the issuance of bonds. Provides that transmissions by other means made during a meeting by a member who is in attendance shall be made available to the public contemporaneously with the transmission and in such a manner or format that the public body and the public may contemporaneously hear or observe the transmission. Allows a public body to adopt rules concerning attendance at meetings by electronic means. Requires the agenda to disclose all locations at which members of the public may attend a meeting at which one or more members are present by a means other than physical presence. Requires the physical presence of the person testifying in any contested case, as defined in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, unless all parties waive the requirement of physical presence. Requires minutes of all public bodies to reflect whether members were physically present or present by other means. Makes other changes.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:5 ILCS 120/2.01from Ch. 102, par. 42.01Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Open Meetings Act. Redefines a "meeting" to include gatherings, whether in person or by telephone call, video or audio conference, electronic means (such as e-mail, chat, and instant messaging), or other means of interactive communication, of a majority of a quorum of the members of a public body held for the purpose of discussing public business (now, a gathering of a majority of a quorum of the members of a public body held for the purpose of discussing public business). Requires that the number of public body members necessary to constitute a quorum must be physically present at a meeting and that members in excess of the number required for a quorum may participate by means of a video or audio conference. If a member attends by video or audio conference, requires the minutes reflect his or her attendance by video or audio conference. Updates references to Code of Civil Procedure citations. Specifies the conditions under which a public body member not necessary for a quorum may attend a meeting by other than physical presence and permits public bodies to adopt additional provisions by rule.House Amendment No. 6 Adds reference to:415 ILCS 5/5from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1005Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: Requires the physical presence of a quorum at an open meeting (now, a meeting) and exempts from this requirement State advisory boards or bodies not authorized to make binding recommendations or determinations or to take other substantive action. Permits those boards and bodies to adopt procedures for members to attend meetings by audio or video conference. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. When there is no vacancy, sets the quorum of the Pollution Control Board at 3, (now, 4) members. 2/3/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 2/3/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2005HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 2/16/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady 2/16/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 2/16/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/2/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 3/9/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/10/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 3/10/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 3/10/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 3/10/2005HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) March 17, 2005 3/15/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 3/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee 3/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 3/16/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000 3/16/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 3/16/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 3/22/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins 3/22/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro 4/5/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/5/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2005HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 4/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/8/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 4/8/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee 4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 4/11/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules Committee 4/11/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 4/15/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/16/2005HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005 5/16/2005HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000 5/16/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 6 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 6 Referred to Rules Committee 5/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 6 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee 5/18/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 6 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 5/19/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. William B. Black; As Amended by HA 6 5/19/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Withdrawn by Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 6 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/19/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. William B. Black; As Amended by HA 6 5/19/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 5/20/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a) 5/20/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a) 5/20/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 5 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a) 5/20/2005SenateArrive in Senate 5/20/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 23, 2005 5/20/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/23/2005SenateFirst Reading 5/23/2005SenateReferred to Rules 5/24/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 5/24/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 5/24/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 5/25/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/26/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 5/26/2005SenateAssigned to Executive 5/26/2005SenateCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 2-10 , Committee Deadline extended to May 31, 2005, Third Reading Deadline extended to December 31, 2005. 5/26/2005SenateWaive Posting Notice 5/26/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 5/26/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Sullivan 5/26/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 5/26/2005SenateDo Pass Executive; 011-000-000 5/26/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 27, 2005 5/27/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/27/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/27/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/28/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive 5/28/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive 7/1/2005SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 7/1/2005SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules; 3-9(b) 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die