CERTIFIED VERBATIM REPORTER

Amends the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984. Changes the title of the Act to the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters and Certified Verbatim Reporters Act and makes conforming changes in other Acts. Provides for certification of certified verbatim reporters and adds certified verbatim reporters to provisions concerning findings, definitions, use of titles, the Certified Shorthand Reporters Board (now the Certified Shorthand and Verbatim Reporters Board), examinations, qualifications, expiration and renewal of certifications, military service, inactive status, licensure without examination, disciplinary actions, injunctive actions, suspension of a certificate, and continuing education. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.