EXAM OF FIREFIGHTER APPLICANTS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Sets forth alternative procedures for appointments to full-time fire departments. Provides for the creation of a register of eligibles for original appointments to fire departments. Sets forth the requirements for placement on the register of eligibles. Provides that a local commission may also hire from a statewide master register of eligibles for original appointments. Sets forth the requirements for placement on the master register. Provides for the award of preference points for eligible persons. Sets forth the procedure for awarding preference points for fire cadet, veteran, paramedic, educational, and experience preferences. Denies home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
0
Committee
9
Amendments
1
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 26, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 22, 2010
House · Reported by committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Cities & Villages Committee; 007-001-002
Mar 22, 2010
House · Reported by committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
Mar 18, 2010
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 18, 2010
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael K. Smith
Mar 11, 2010
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 006-002-000
Mar 9, 2010
House · Reported by committee
Remains in Cities & Villages Committee
Mar 9, 2010
House · Failed in committee
Motion Do Pass - Lost Cities & Villages Committee; 003-007-000
Feb 23, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
Feb 10, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Michael K. Smith
DDemocratic
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