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 Bill Status of SB0695  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  COOK CO SHERIFF MERIT BOARD

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham - John F. Curran

House Sponsors
(Rep. Justin Slaughter - Mary E. Flowers)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/8/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0562

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/3-7000.5 new
55 ILCS 5/3-7002from Ch. 34, par. 3-7002
55 ILCS 5/3-7003from Ch. 34, par. 3-7003
55 ILCS 5/3-7005from Ch. 34, par. 3-7005
55 ILCS 5/3-7008from Ch. 34, par. 3-7008
55 ILCS 5/3-7011from Ch. 34, par. 3-7011
55 ILCS 5/3-7012from Ch. 34, par. 3-7012
55 ILCS 5/3-7012.5 new
55 ILCS 5/3-7018 new
55 ILCS 5/3-7007 rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board Division of the Counties Code. Abolishes the current Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board. Creates the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board to exercise all functions of the former Merit Board. Provides for the functions and operation of the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board, including appointment, composition, powers, responsibilities, and rulemaking. Provides that the Sheriff of Cook County is solely responsible for the adjudication of all disciplinary measures against a sworn officer when the recommended punishment for the violation alleged is the suspension of the sworn officer for a period not exceeding 30 days. Effective January 1, 2018.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
55 ILCS 5/3-7012.5

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, with the following changes: makes a technical change regarding demographics, provides that disciplinary measures adjudicated by the Sheriff include those things with a maximum punishment of a 90-day suspension (in the introduced bill, the maximum punishment is a 30-day suspension), provides that disciplinary measures adjudicated by the Sheriff are subject to review under the provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements, deletes a section in the introduced bill concerning rulemaking and the non-delegation of Board powers. Effective January 1, 2018.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 2 with the following changes: in provisions concerning removal, demotion, or suspension, provides that the Board shall, except for good cause shown and set forth on the record, render its decision within 90 days following the conclusion of any hearing conducted under the provisions of this Section; changes the effective date to December 1, 2017; Changes "adjudication of all disciplinary measures" to "issuance of all disciplinary measures".

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
55 ILCS 5/3-7000.5 new
55 ILCS 5/3-7003
55 ILCS 5/3-7005
55 ILCS 5/3-7008
55 ILCS 5/3-7011
55 ILCS 5/3-7012
55 ILCS 5/3-7012.5 new
55 ILCS 5/3-7018 new
55 ILCS 5/3-7007 rep

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that three-fifths of the county board must consent for the Sheriff's appointments to the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board. Abolishes the term of office of each member of the Board on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides for staggered terms of the members appointed to the Board after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides for appointment for a remainder of a member's term who has vacated the member's office. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/30/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  1/30/2017SenateFirst Reading
  1/30/2017SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/8/2017SenateAssigned to Local Government
  3/10/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  3/10/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/15/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
  3/17/2017SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017
  3/29/2017SenatePostponed - Local Government
  3/29/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Local Government
  4/3/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  4/3/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  4/4/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Local Government
  4/5/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/5/2017SenateDo Pass as Amended Local Government; 009-000-000
  4/5/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 6, 2017
  4/7/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  4/11/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  4/11/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  4/25/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Local Government
  4/26/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 008-000-000
  4/26/2017SenateSecond Reading
  4/26/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Cunningham
  4/26/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2017
  4/28/2017SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017
  5/3/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  5/3/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/3/2017HouseArrived in House
  5/5/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  5/9/2017HouseFirst Reading
  5/9/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/15/2017HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee
  5/19/2017HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 26, 2017
  5/26/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017
  5/31/2017HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  10/25/2017HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee
  10/25/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 10, 2017
  11/6/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 006-000-000
  11/6/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  11/6/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  11/6/2017HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  11/6/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
  11/6/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  11/7/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  11/7/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  11/7/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  11/7/2017House3/5 Vote Required
  11/7/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  11/7/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  11/7/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
  11/8/2017SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  11/8/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - November 8, 2017
  11/8/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Bill Cunningham
  11/8/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  11/8/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Local Government
  11/8/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Local Government; 008-000-000
  11/8/2017Senate3/5 Vote Required
  11/8/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
  11/8/2017SenateSenate Concurs
  11/8/2017SenatePassed Both Houses
  11/28/2017SenateSent to the Governor
  12/8/2017SenateGovernor Approved
  12/8/2017SenateEffective Date December 8, 2017
  12/8/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0562

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