Senate Sponsors: DUDYCZ. House Sponsors: GRANBERG Short description: FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Fire Department Promotion Act. Provides that promotions in municipal fire departments and fire protection district fire departments shall be based upon examination, seniority within the department, ascertained merit, and veteran's preference. Requires promotion of the person at the top of the promotion list. Provides for a one-year period of probation, during which the person may be demoted for just cause, including failure to demonstrate the ability required for the job. Pre-empts home rule, but exempts Chicago. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything but the short title. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) SB 235 does not create costs to local units of government. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) SB 235 does not create a mandate. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) SB 235 does not pre-empt home rule authority. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds an immediate effective date. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status