COAL MINING-MINE ELECTRICIAN Senate SponsorsSen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. House Sponsors(Rep. Daniel V. Beiser-John D. Cavaletto) 8/23/2013SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0543 225 ILCS 705/1.01from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 251Amends the Coal Mining Act. Makes a technical change in a provision concerning the short title of the Act.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 705/1.01Adds reference to:225 ILCS 705/2.05from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 305225 ILCS 705/Art. 40 heading new225 ILCS 705/40.1 new225 ILCS 705/40.2 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Coal Mining Act. Provides that the State Mining Board shall call an examination at least twice a year for mine electricians. Creates a new Article concerning mine electricians. Provides that each applicant for a certificate of competency as mine electrician shall produce evidence of at least one year of experience in performing electrical work in a coal mine or acceptable, related industry. Provides that the applicant shall pass an examination as to his or her practical and technical knowledge of the nature and properties of electricity, direct and alternating currents, electrical equipment and circuits, permissibility of electrical equipment, the National Electrical Code, and the laws of this State relating to coal mine electricity. Sets forth eligibility criteria for taking a mine electrician examination.Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Defines "qualified mine electrician" as an individual who has completed the required classroom instruction from an approved college or university and can produce evidence of at least one year of experience in performing electrical work in a coal mine or acceptable related industry.Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Defines "qualified mine electrician" as an individual who has completed the required classroom instruction from an approved college or university and can produce evidence of at least one year of experience in performing electrical work in a coal mine or acceptable related industry. 2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 3/6/2013SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 3/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/13/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/13/2013SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 3/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 3/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 3/19/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/19/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted 3/20/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000 3/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2013 4/16/2013SenateSecond Reading 4/16/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2013 4/24/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-000-000 4/25/2013HouseArrived in House 5/1/2013HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/1/2013HouseFirst Reading 5/1/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/1/2013HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/8/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 008-000-000 5/9/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto 5/24/2013HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2013 5/28/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000 5/28/2013SenatePassed Both Houses 6/26/2013SenateSent to the Governor 8/23/2013SenateGovernor Approved 8/23/2013SenateEffective Date January 1, 2014 8/23/2013SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0543