IDFPR-SHORTHAND REPORTERS ACT House SponsorsRep. Robert Rita Senate Sponsors(Sen. William R. Haine) 8/16/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0445 5 ILCS 80/4.245 ILCS 80/4.34 new225 ILCS 415/3from Ch. 111, par. 6203225 ILCS 415/3.5225 ILCS 415/4from Ch. 111, par. 6204225 ILCS 415/6from Ch. 111, par. 6206225 ILCS 415/7from Ch. 111, par. 6207225 ILCS 415/8from Ch. 111, par. 6208225 ILCS 415/9from Ch. 111, par. 6209225 ILCS 415/10from Ch. 111, par. 6210225 ILCS 415/11from Ch. 111, par. 6211225 ILCS 415/12.1 new225 ILCS 415/14from Ch. 111, par. 6214225 ILCS 415/15from Ch. 111, par. 6215225 ILCS 415/16from Ch. 111, par. 6216225 ILCS 415/17from Ch. 111, par. 6217225 ILCS 415/18from Ch. 111, par. 6218225 ILCS 415/19from Ch. 111, par. 6219225 ILCS 415/20from Ch. 111, par. 6220225 ILCS 415/23from Ch. 111, par. 6223225 ILCS 415/23.1from Ch. 111, par. 6224225 ILCS 415/23.2from Ch. 111, par. 6225225 ILCS 415/23.2a new225 ILCS 415/23.3from Ch. 111, par. 6226225 ILCS 415/23.4from Ch. 111, par. 6227225 ILCS 415/23.5from Ch. 111, par. 6228225 ILCS 415/23.6from Ch. 111, par. 6229225 ILCS 415/23.7from Ch. 111, par. 6230225 ILCS 415/23.8from Ch. 111, par. 6231225 ILCS 415/23.9from Ch. 111, par. 6232225 ILCS 415/23.10from Ch. 111, par. 6233225 ILCS 415/23.11from Ch. 111, par. 6234225 ILCS 415/23.12from Ch. 111, par. 6235225 ILCS 415/23.13from Ch. 111, par. 6236225 ILCS 415/23.14from Ch. 111, par. 6237225 ILCS 415/23.15from Ch. 111, par. 6238225 ILCS 415/23.16from Ch. 111, par. 6239225 ILCS 415/24from Ch. 111, par. 6240225 ILCS 415/25from Ch. 111, par. 6241225 ILCS 415/26.1225 ILCS 415/27from Ch. 111, par. 6243225 ILCS 415/12 rep. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the repeal of the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984 from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2024. Amends the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984. Adds Section headings and changes references of "Director" to "Secretary". Makes changes to the provisions concerning uncertified practice, violations, and civil penalties; definitions; restricted certificates; the administration of Act; the Certified Shorthand Reporters Board; the Department's authorization of examinations; expiration, renewal, and military service; endorsement and licensure without examination; fees and returned checks; advertising; grounds for disciplinary action; injunctive actions and orders to cease and desist; investigations and notice and hearing; records of proceedings; subpoenas and oaths; compelling testimony and contempt; the Board's report; hearing officers, reports, and review; order or certified copy and prima facie proof; restoration of license from discipline; suspension; certification of court records and the filing of receipt; penalties; continuing education; home rule; a licensee's responsibility to preserve his or her shorthand notes; and the Administrative Procedure Act. Adds provisions concerning social security numbers on license applications and confidentiality. Repeals a provision concerning practicing in this State or holding oneself out as being able to practice shorthand reporting. Makes other changes. Effective December 31, 2013.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Department shall issue a restricted certificate to a reporter who has been appointed in counties of less than 1,000,000 in population and has paid the required fee, has been examined under the Court Reporters Act, and has achieved an "A" proficiency rating (previously did not require the examination under the Court Reporters Act for those who achieved an "A" proficiency rating). 2/21/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita 2/21/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/21/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2013HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 3/14/2013HouseTo Business Licenses Subcommittee 3/20/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 011-000-000 3/21/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/12/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000 4/12/2013SenateArrive in Senate 4/12/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2013 4/15/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 4/16/2013SenateFirst Reading 4/16/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/23/2013SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions 5/1/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 5/1/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/1/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions 5/1/2013SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions 5/1/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions 5/8/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/9/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities and Pensions; 009-000-000 5/9/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2013 5/20/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2013 5/22/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/22/2013HouseArrived in House 5/22/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/26/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Robert Rita 5/26/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/27/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/28/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 011-000-000 5/31/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 118-000-000 5/31/2013HouseHouse Concurs 5/31/2013HousePassed Both Houses 6/19/2013HouseSent to the Governor 8/16/2013HouseGovernor Approved 8/16/2013HouseEffective Date December 31, 2013 8/16/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0445