CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984. Renames the Act to the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters and Voice Writer Reporters Act. Provides that no person may practice voice writer reporting on a temporary or permanent basis in the State without being certified by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under this Act. Defines "the practice of voice writer reporting", "voice writer notes", and "voice writer reporter". Makes changes in provisions concerning: uncertified practice, violation, civil penalty; use of titles; restricted certificate; the Certified Shorthand Reporters and Voice Writer Reporters Board; qualifications, application; expiration, renewal, and military service; inactive status; endorsement, licensure without examination; grounds for disciplinary action; injunctive actions, order to cease and desist; records of proceedings; subpoenas, oaths; summary suspension; home rule; responsibility for notes; and payment for services. Amends other Acts to make conforming changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Act January 1, 2034 (rather than January 1, 2024). Effective January 1, 2024, except that certain provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Committee
3
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Feb 21, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
lower
Feb 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Koehler
DDemocratic
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