CONDO ACT-RENEWABLE ENERGY House SponsorsRep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.-Kenneth Dunkin Senate Sponsors(Sen. John G. Mulroe) 6/28/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0040 765 ILCS 605/18.4a new Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides that the board of managers has the authority to install solar energy devices and wind energy devices on the common elements; provided that solar or wind energy devices may not be installed upon any limited common element without the consent of the owner or owners of the unit or units for which use of the limited common element is reserved. Provides that the installation of solar energy devices and wind energy devices on the common elements by the board shall not be deemed to alter, impair, or diminish the common interest, common elements, or easements appurtenant to each unit or to be a structural alteration or addition to the property, provided that the installation does not directly affect any nonconsenting unit owner. Defines "directly affect", "solar energy device", and "wind energy device". Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:765 ILCS 605/18.4a newAdds reference to:820 ILCS 305/5from Ch. 48, par. 138.5820 ILCS 305/8from Ch. 48, par. 138.8820 ILCS 305/8.1b820 ILCS 305/9from Ch. 48, par. 138.9820 ILCS 305/14from Ch. 48, par. 138.14820 ILCS 305/15afrom Ch. 48, par. 138.15a820 ILCS 305/16afrom Ch. 48, par. 138.16a820 ILCS 305/19from Ch. 48, par. 138.19820 ILCS 305/19afrom Ch. 48, par. 138.19b820 ILCS 305/20from Ch. 48, par. 138.20Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that, among other things, the Commission's determination of permanent partial disability shall be based upon reported levels of impairment if such a report exists and that the relevance and weight of factors used must be explained in a written order. Requires a determination of an employee's ability to read and communicate in English when a pro se petition for a lump sum settlement is considered. Authorizes employees to waive fee limits in death, total disability, and partial disability cases. Makes changes concerning an arbitrator's qualifications and performance. Provides that if there is a vexatious delay in the authorization of medical treatment, the Commission may award compensation additional to that otherwise payable equal to 50% of the amount payable at the time of the award. Provides that the interest on awards shall be 3 percentage points above the prime rate for short-term commercial loans and sets forth the manner of determination. Provides that within 60 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Secretary of the Commission shall transfer all remaining funds in a trust fund to the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund for the purpose of paying claims from injured employees who have received a final award for benefits from the Commission against the employer in Fiscal Year 2013. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:820 ILCS 305/5820 ILCS 305/8820 ILCS 305/8.1bAdds reference to:820 ILCS 310/19from Ch. 48, par. 172.54820 ILCS 310/19afrom Ch. 48, par. 172.54b820 ILCS 310/19.5from Ch. 48, par. 172.54-1Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts provisions similar to the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1 amending the Workers' Compensation Act. Removes provisions relating to injuries to the shoulder. Removes provisions concerning physician reports regarding partial disability. Removes provisions concerning delay in compensation and changes in interest paid on compensation awards upon appeal. Removes provisions regarding limits on attorney's fees. Amends the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Makes the same changes as are made in the Workers' Compensation Act with respect to (i) proceedings for review by the Workers' Compensation Commission, (ii) transfers of funds to the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund, and (iii) indigent employees. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that under the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act the Commission is not required to certify its record for review unless the party seeking review files a notice of intent to file for review. Abolishes per page fees for testimony and other matters. Requires the party seeking review to demonstrate to the clerk of court that the notice of intent was filed with the Commission. 2/26/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/11/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary 3/21/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary; 016-000-000 3/21/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/16/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/16/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 4/17/2013SenateArrive in Senate 4/17/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 18, 2013 5/1/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe 5/1/2013SenateFirst Reading 5/1/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 5/1/2013SenateAssigned to Judiciary 5/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe 5/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/7/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/7/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/8/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-004-000 5/8/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2013 5/14/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/14/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2013 5/24/2013SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2013 5/24/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe 5/24/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 5/28/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/28/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe 5/28/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 5/28/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/29/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 009-000-000 5/29/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 009-000-000 5/30/2013SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/30/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Mulroe 5/30/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Mulroe 5/30/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/30/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/30/2013HouseArrived in House 5/30/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2, 3 5/30/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/30/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/30/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/30/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary 5/31/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary 5/31/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary 5/31/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary; 016-000-000 5/31/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary; 016-000-000 5/31/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary; 016-000-000 5/31/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 118-000-000 5/31/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 118-000-000 5/31/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 118-000-000 5/31/2013HouseHouse Concurs 5/31/2013HousePassed Both Houses 6/19/2013HouseSent to the Governor 6/28/2013HouseGovernor Approved 6/28/2013HouseEffective Date June 28, 2013 6/28/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0040