GEOLOGISTS-INTERN-MISC House SponsorsRep. Angelo Saviano-Thomas Holbrook and Dan Reitz Senate Sponsors(Sen. Michael Noland and William Delgado) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 745/15225 ILCS 745/17 new225 ILCS 745/20225 ILCS 745/25225 ILCS 745/30225 ILCS 745/35225 ILCS 745/40225 ILCS 745/45225 ILCS 745/50225 ILCS 745/51 new225 ILCS 745/60225 ILCS 745/65225 ILCS 745/70225 ILCS 745/75225 ILCS 745/80225 ILCS 745/85225 ILCS 745/90225 ILCS 745/105225 ILCS 745/110225 ILCS 745/115225 ILCS 745/120225 ILCS 745/125225 ILCS 745/135225 ILCS 745/140225 ILCS 745/145225 ILCS 745/160 Amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. Provides that References in the Act (i) to the Department of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and (ii) to the Director of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes a technical change in the title of Licensed Professional Geologists. Provides for the enrollment with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of Geologist Interns. Adds a provision concerning a quorum of the Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that a majority of members of the Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists (instead of a majority of Board members currently appointed) constitutes a quorum. Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. Makes related changes.House Amendment No. 2 Further amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. Exempts from the requirement of licensure under the Act the practice of geology by any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in geology from an accredited college or university as set forth in this Act and by rule, provided that certain conditions are met. 2/4/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 2/6/2008HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2008HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee 3/5/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Environment & Energy Committee 3/5/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Environment & Energy Committee; by Voice Vote 3/5/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environment & Energy Committee; 016-000-000 3/6/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008 4/29/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/29/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/30/2008HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2008HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/5/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Environment & Energy Committee 5/7/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Environment & Energy Committee; 013-000-000 5/8/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 5/8/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/8/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/8/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 5/9/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008 5/13/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-001-000 5/13/2008SenateArrive in Senate 5/13/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 14, 2008 5/20/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 5/21/2008SenateFirst Reading 5/21/2008SenateReferred to Rules 5/22/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die