CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACT House SponsorsRep. Robert S. Molaro-Susana A Mendoza Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon-Martin A. Sandoval) 5/8/2006HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0741 New Act Creates the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act. Requires that every dwelling unit be equipped with at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in an operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. Provides that the carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with smoke detecting devices provided that the combined unit complies with the respective provisions of the administrative code, reference standards, and departmental rules relating to both smoke detecting devices and carbon monoxide alarms and provided that the combined unit emits an alarm in a manner that clearly differentiates the hazard. Provides that it is the responsibility of the owner of a structure to supply and install all required alarms. Provides that it is the responsibility of a tenant to test and to provide general maintenance for the alarms within the tenant's dwelling unit or rooming unit, and to notify the owner or the authorized agent of the owner in writing of any deficiencies that the tenant cannot correct. Provides that the willful failure to install or maintain in operating condition any carbon monoxide alarm required by the Act is a Class B misdemeanor. Provides that tampering with, removing, destroying, disconnecting, or removing the batteries from any installed carbon monoxide alarm, except in the course of inspection, maintenance, or replacement of the alarm, is a Class A misdemeanor in the case of a first conviction, and a Class 4 felony in the case of a second or subsequent conviction. Provides for exemptions.Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of the bill, it has been determined that this legislation may cause a minimal increase in judicial workloads. However, the bill would not increase the number of judges needed in the state.Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections) Corrections Population Impact will be minimal. Fiscal impact will be minimal. Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) Increases the cost on a $100,000 home by an estimated unknown.Fiscal Note (State Fire Marshal) The bill will have zero to negligible fiscal impact on operations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.Fiscal Note (State Fire Marshal) The bill will have zero to negligible fiscal impact on operations of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The bill does not call for regulation or inspection activity, thus no additional staff hours will be needed. The bill provides for punishments and since no other enforcement agency is noted, this would primarily involve staff at the Attorney General's office. Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) Increases the cost on a $100,000 by an estimated $unknown. 1/25/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke 1/25/2006HouseFirst Reading 1/25/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2006HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert S. Molaro 2/14/2006HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee 2/14/2006HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed 2/14/2006HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 013-000-000 2/14/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/21/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/21/2006HouseJudicial Note Filed 2/21/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2/23/2006HouseCorrectional Note Filed 2/24/2006HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed 2/24/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed 3/2/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed 3/3/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 085-015-001 3/3/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 3/7/2006SenateArrive in Senate 3/7/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/7/2006SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 3/7/2006SenateFirst Reading 3/7/2006SenateReferred to Rules 3/15/2006SenateAssigned to Housing & Community Affairs 3/23/2006SenateHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. 3/24/2006SenateDo Pass Housing & Community Affairs; 006-002-000 3/24/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 27, 2006 3/27/2006SenateSecond Reading 3/27/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2006 3/30/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 3/30/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 032-022-001 3/30/2006HousePassed Both Houses 4/28/2006HouseSent to the Governor 5/8/2006HouseGovernor Approved 5/8/2006HouseEffective Date January 1, 2007 5/8/2006HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0741