UTILITIES-EXEMPT NEXT GEN 911 House SponsorsRep. Mike Bost-Brandon W. Phelps-Dan Reitz-John E. Bradley-Thomas Holbrook, John D. Cavaletto and David Reis Senate Sponsors(Sen. David Luechtefeld-David Koehler) 8/20/2010HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1443 220 ILCS 5/13-900 Amends the Universal Telephone Service Protection Law of 1985 in the Public Utilities Act. Provides that provisions concerning the authority to serve as a 9-1-1 system provider do not apply to a not-for-profit entity that is involved in a regional pilot project to implement Next Generation 9-1-1 based on the Research and Innovative Technology Administration in the United States Department of Transportation. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:220 ILCS 5/13-900Adds reference to:50 ILCS 750/2.21 new50 ILCS 750/2.22 new50 ILCS 750/10from Ch. 134, par. 4050 ILCS 750/11from Ch. 134, par. 4150 ILCS 750/15.4from Ch. 134, par. 45.4220 ILCS 5/13-900.1 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Provides that for the limited purpose of permitting a board, governmental entity (unit of local government authorized to provide 9-1-1 services under the Act where no Emergency Telephone System Board exists), group of boards, or governmental entities to participate in a Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1, the Illinois Commerce Commission may forbear from applying any rule adopted under the Emergency Telephone Systems Act as it applies to conducting of the Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1, if the Commission determines, after notice and hearing, that specified criteria are met. Provides that if the Commission authorizes a Regional Pilot Project, then telecommunications carriers shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, except willful or wanton misconduct, in connection with developing, adopting, operating, or implementing any plan or system required by specified provisions. Adds provisions concerning the development of a plan and approval process for the pilot project. Authorizes the Emergency Telephone System Board to participate in a Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1. Provides that expenditures in a specified account may be used to defray expenses incurred in participation in a Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that for the limited purpose of a Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1, the Commission may forbear from applying certain rules to implementation of the Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1 if the Commission determines, after notice and hearing, that specified criteria are met. Provides that the Commission may exercise such forbearance with respect to one, and only one, Regional Pilot Program as authorized by specified provisions of the Emergency Telephone Systems Act to implement next generation 9-1-1. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to:50 ILCS 750/2.23 new50 ILCS 751/25Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Defines "qualified governmental entity". Changes the language to provide that for the limited purpose of permitting a board, a qualified governmental entity, a group of boards, or a group of qualified governmental entities to participate in a Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1, as defined in the Act, the Illinois Commerce Commission may forbear from applying any rule adopted under the Emergency Telephone Systems Act as it applies to conducting of the Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1, if the Commission determines, after notice and hearing, that specified criteria are met. Changes the language to provide that a board, a qualified governmental entity, a group of boards, or a group of qualified governmental entities involved in a Regional Pilot Project to implement next generation 9-1-1, as defined in the Act, shall submit a plan to the Commission describing in detail the Regional Pilot Project no fewer than 180 days prior to the implementation of the plan. Amends the Wireless Emergency Telephone Safety Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission must conduct a study to determine the future technological and financial needs of the wireless 9-1-1 systems. Sets forth requirements for the study. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission must report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Makes changes in the definition of "next generation 9-1-1". Provides that the defined term is "Regional Pilot Project" rather than "Regional Pilot Project" to implement next generation 9-1-1. Provides that the exemption from civil liability is for any act or omission in connection with developing, adopting, operating, implementing, or delivering or receiving calls in connection with any plan or system authorized by certain provisions of the Act (rather than in connection with developing, adopting, operating, or implementing any plan or system required by those provisions). 1/20/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Bost 1/21/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/21/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/1/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 2/3/2010HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee 2/5/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 2/9/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 2/16/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto 2/17/2010HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 2/17/2010HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 2/17/2010HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 2/17/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 2/17/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/4/2010HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/4/2010HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/9/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Public Utilities Committee 3/9/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee; by Voice Vote 3/9/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 013-000-000 3/9/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/10/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/10/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/11/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/11/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/11/2010HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 3/11/2010HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 3/16/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/16/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 3/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee 3/23/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 012-000-000 3/24/2010HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mike Bost 3/24/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/24/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Mike Bost 3/24/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/24/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/25/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 4/6/2010SenateArrive in Senate 4/6/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/6/2010SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld 4/6/2010SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 4/6/2010SenateFirst Reading 4/6/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 4/6/2010SenateAssigned to Telecommunications and Information Technology 4/20/2010SenateDo Pass Telecommunications and Information Technology; 010-000-000 4/20/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 21, 2010 4/21/2010SenateSecond Reading 4/21/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2010 4/22/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Luechtefeld 4/22/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/28/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Telecommunications and Information Technology 4/29/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Telecommunications and Information Technology; 009-000-000 5/4/2010SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/4/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Luechtefeld 5/4/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/4/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/4/2010HouseArrived in House 5/4/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/4/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mike Bost 5/4/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/6/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/26/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 112-000-000 5/26/2010HousePassed Both Houses 6/23/2010HouseSent to the Governor 8/20/2010HouseGovernor Approved 8/20/2010HouseEffective Date August 20, 2010 8/20/2010HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1443