POLICE PROMOTION ACT
Summary
Creates the Police Department Promotion Act. Sets forth requirements for a promotion process to be administered by the proper appointing authorities for certain positions within State and local police departments. Provides that the Act does not apply to a police department operated by a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 or to a combined department that provides both police and firefighting services. Excludes certain positions, including positions that are covered by a collective bargaining agreement in effect on the effective date of the Act. Sets forth procedures for preparing preliminary, adjusted, and final promotion lists. Provides for monitoring of the promotion process. Contains other provisions. Preempts the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Police Act, the Illinois Municipal Code, and the Counties Code to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2009
Last action Jan 12, 2011
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Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 12, 2011
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Feb 25, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Local Government
Feb 18, 2009
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Mike Jacobs
DDemocratic
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