FIREWORKS DISPLAYER LICEN ACT House SponsorsRep. Timothy L. Schmitz-Steve Davis-Robert Rita-Jack D. Franks-Michael K. Smith, Mike Boland, Daniel J. Burke and Ed Sullivan, Jr. Senate Sponsors(Sen. Terry Link-Susan Garrett-M. Maggie Crotty, Antonio Munoz and Iris Y. Martinez-William R. Haine) 7/22/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0263 New Act225 ILCS 210/1003from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1003425 ILCS 35/2from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 128 Creates the Fireworks Displayer Licensing Act. Provides that a person may not engage in the business of publicly displaying fireworks unless licensed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes qualifications for licenses, including an appropriate Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms license, general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000, workers' compensation insurance for personnel lighting the fireworks, and other qualifications. Establishes procedures for suspending or revoking licenses for non-compliance with the provisions of the Act. Amends the Illinois Explosives Act to exclude from the definition of explosives fixed ammunition for small arms, safety fuses, matches, fireworks, theatrical pyrotechnics, and model rocket fuel. Amends the Fireworks Use Act to require a licensed pyrotechnic displayer and pyrotechnic operator to handle public displays of fireworks. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 In the Fireworks Displayer Licensing Act, provides that after December 1, 2003, all pyrotechnic displays, both indoor and outdoor, must comply with the requirements set forth in the Act (instead of prohibiting a person from engaging in pyrotechnic display after that date without first submitting certain information to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and obtaining a license). Provides that after July 1, 2004, a pyrotechnic distributor may sell to anyone who presents a current BATF license (eliminates the presentation of a user permit as an alternative) and a local fireworks display permit from the local fire chief (instead of from the local authority having jurisdiction). In provisions amending the Fireworks Use Act with respect to the issuance of a public fireworks display permit, requires a site inspection to determine that the display will be in full compliance with the 2000 edition of the National Fire Protection Association 1123 Code for Fireworks Display or with the 2001 edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 210/1003Adds reference to:225 ILCS 210/2001from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2001Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act. Regulates lead pyrotechnic operators through licensure requirements. Provides requirements for persons assisting lead pyrotechnic operators. Amends the Illinois Explosives Act. Provides that no person shall possess, use, purchase, or transfer explosive material unless licensed under the Act or the Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act. Amends the Fireworks Use Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning who shall handle fireworks displays and permit requirements. Requires that indoor pyrotechnic displays be conducted in buildings protected by automatic sprinkler systems. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Makes a change in the definition of "display fireworks".Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Allows the Office of the State Fire Marshal to require applicants to (rather than requiring applicants to) file a fingerprint card and pay a fee for processing the fingerprint card. Makes technical corrections. 2/6/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 2/6/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2003HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 2/26/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steve Davis 2/26/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 2/28/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 2/28/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 2/28/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 2/28/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/13/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 011-000-000 3/13/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 3/26/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/28/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 3/28/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/28/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/28/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-018-000 4/2/2003SenateArrive in Senate 4/2/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 3, 2003 4/10/2003SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Terry Link 4/15/2003SenateFirst Reading 4/15/2003SenateReferred to Rules 4/16/2003SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 4/21/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/29/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 4/30/2003SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled in Licensed Activities 5/1/2003SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 5/1/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2003 5/12/2003SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2003 5/12/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 5/16/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 5/16/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 5/16/2003SenateThird Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 2-10, to December 31, 2003. 5/19/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz 5/20/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 5/20/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules 5/21/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/22/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 5/22/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities 5/23/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 5/23/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 5/23/2003SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 5/27/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 5/27/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules 5/28/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Be Approved for Consideration Rules 5/29/2003SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/29/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Link 5/29/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Link 5/29/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Link 5/29/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/29/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/29/2003HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003 5/29/2003HouseArrived in House 5/29/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3 and 4 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz; Motion #1 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz; Motion #1 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz; Motion #1 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Registration and Regulation Committee 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Registration and Regulation Committee 5/30/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Registration and Regulation Committee 5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Registration and Regulation Committee; 015-000-000 5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Registration and Regulation Committee; 015-000-000 5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Registration and Regulation Committee; 015-000-000 5/31/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr. 5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 110-005-000 5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 110-005-000 5/31/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 110-005-000 5/31/2003HousePassed Both Houses 6/27/2003HouseSent to the Governor 7/22/2003HouseGovernor Approved 7/22/2003HouseEffective Date July 22, 2003 7/22/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0263