ELECTRONIC RECORDS ACT House SponsorsRep. Thomas Holbrook-Jack D. Franks-Carol A. Sente-Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.-Ronald A. Wait and Mike Fortner Senate Sponsors(Sen. John J. Cullerton) 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act5 ILCS 160/9from Ch. 116, par. 43.125 ILCS 160/22d new Creates the Government Electronic Records Act. Authorizes and requires the use of electronic records in the executive branch, rather than hard copy, if appropriate. Sets forth exceptions and opt-out provisions. Requires the adoption of rules. Amends the State Records Act concerning retention of electronic records. Effective July 1, 2011.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:5 ILCS 160/9from Ch. 116, par. 43.125 ILCS 160/22d newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Government Electronic Records Act. Authorizes and encourages the use of electronic records in the executive branch, rather than hard copy, if appropriate. Creates the Electronic Records Advisory Board, and requires the Board recommend policies, guidelines, and best practices concerning electronic records. Requires State agencies to review the recommendations and take steps consistent with them. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Government Electronic Records Act. Contains only a short title provision. 1/20/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook 1/21/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/21/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/2/2010HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 3/9/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/9/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente 3/9/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr. 3/9/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait 3/10/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by State Government Administration Committee 3/10/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote 3/10/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 014-000-000 3/10/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 3/17/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 3/17/2010SenateArrive in Senate 3/17/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/17/2010SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Heather Steans 3/17/2010SenateFirst Reading 3/17/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 4/13/2010SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton 4/15/2010SenateAssigned to Executive 4/19/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 4/19/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/21/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 4/21/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/21/2010SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 011-001-000 4/21/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 22, 2010 4/23/2010SenateSecond Reading 4/23/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2010 6/27/2010SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die