HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE ACT
Summary
Amends the Home Inspector License Act and the Regulatory Sunset Act. Permits the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to disclose information and documents related to an examination or investigation of a licensee or applicant only to law enforcement officials, other regulatory agencies that have an appropriate regulatory interest as determined by the Secretary, or a party presenting a lawful subpoena to the Department. Provides that any formal complaint against a licensee filed with the Department or an order issued by the Department against a licensee or applicant shall be a public record. Allows the Department to take action, including imposing fines not to exceed $25,000 per violation, if the individual meets the requirements for grounds for disciplinary action. Grants the Department authority to petition the Attorney General or local State's Attorney office where a violation occurs to enjoin the violation or order enforcement compliance with this Act. Provides that, on a showing of a possible violation, the Department may compel an applicant or a licensee to submit to a physical or mental examination. Repeals provisions concerning the Home Inspector Advisory Board. Creates peer review advisors that the Department may authorize to investigate complaints, revise the licensing examination at the direction of the Department, review training and qualifications of applicants, and interview witnesses, the complainant, and any licensees involved in an alleged matter. Provides the Department the authority to issue subpoenas, administer oaths at Department hearings, or petition the circuit courts to order the attendance and testimony of witnesses. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to extend the Home Inspector License Act from January 1, 2012 to January 1, 2022. Effective immediately.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2011
Committee Review
May 2011
Senate Passage
May 2011
House Passage
May 2011
Signed into Law
Jul 2011
Introduced Mar 31, 2011
Signed Jul 28, 2011
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2011 · House May 12, 2011
How they voted
43–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 47
Mar 31, 2011
D
Democratic28
85% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Jul 28, 2011
Signed into law
Governor Approved
upper
May 12, 2011
Upper · Passed
Passed Both Houses
upper
May 4, 2011
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000
lower
Apr 11, 2011
Committee
Assigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee
lower
Mar 31, 2011
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 31, 2011
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Mar 31, 2011
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-0-4)
senate
Mar 3, 2011
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
upper
Feb 23, 2011
Committee
Assigned to Licensed Activities
upper
Feb 9, 2011
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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