HOME REPAIR/CONSTR TASK FORCE House SponsorsRep. Ann Williams-Michael J. Zalewski Senate Sponsors(Sen. David Koehler) 8/25/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1030 New Act Creates the Home Repair and Construction Task Force Act. Establishes the Home Repair and Construction Task Force. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall: (1) discuss whether the residents of Illinois would benefit from legislation requiring home repair and construction service providers to obtain a license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before offering theses services in Illinois; (2) if it is determined that licensure is required, determine the requirements applicants must meet to qualify for a license, grounds for denial or revocation of a license, and any other considerations relevant to a licensing requirement; and (3) make recommendations to the General Assembly. Provides that the Task Force shall summarize its findings and recommendations in a report to the General Assembly no later than November 1, 2015. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2016. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the introduced bill and makes changes to certain provisions regarding the members that shall be appointed to the Home Repair and Construction Task Force. Deletes provisions regarding the voting rights of the members of the Task Force and the procedural requirements of the voting process and deletes provisions regarding the Task Force's right to receive the assistance of legislative staff.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:New ActReplaces everything after the enacting clause with the engrossed bill with the following changes: provides that the Home Repair and Construction Task Force shall consist of 3 members (rather than 2 members) representing the home builder industry appointed by the head of an association representing the interests of the home builder industry, 2 members (rather than one member) representing unions with members in the home repair and construction industries appointed by the heads of those unions, and one member representing Illinois building officials appointed by the head of a statewide association representing the interests of Illinois building officials; further provides that the Task Force may consult with experts (rather than employ skilled experts with the approval of the chairperson). Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that certain members of the Home Repair and Construction Task Force representing consumer and industry interests shall be appointed by the Attorney General (rather than the heads of their respective interest groups) and that the Task Force shall consist of 3 (rather than 2) members representing unions with members in the home repair and construction industries. 2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams 2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2014HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 3/13/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams 3/13/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/21/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams 3/21/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 3/26/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 3/26/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote 3/26/2014HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 3/26/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 3/27/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/3/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/3/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/4/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 080-029-000 4/7/2014SenateArrive in Senate 4/7/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/7/2014SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 4/7/2014SenateFirst Reading 4/7/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 4/30/2014SenateAssigned to Judiciary 5/7/2014SenatePostponed - Judiciary 5/9/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 5/9/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/12/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/13/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/13/2014SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-002-000 5/13/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2014 5/15/2014SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2014 5/19/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 5/19/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/21/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Judiciary 5/21/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 007-002-001 5/22/2014SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/22/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Koehler 5/22/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/22/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-005-002 5/22/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/22/2014HouseArrived in House 5/22/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3 5/23/2014HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Ann Williams 5/23/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Ann Williams 5/23/2014HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/23/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/26/2014HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/26/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/27/2014HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 009-002-000 5/27/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 009-002-000 5/30/2014HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 073-036-000 5/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 073-036-000 5/30/2014HouseHouse Concurs 5/30/2014HousePassed Both Houses 6/27/2014HouseSent to the Governor 8/25/2014HouseGovernor Approved 8/25/2014HouseEffective Date August 25, 2014 8/25/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1030