COSMETOLOGY-HAIR BRAIDER CERT Senate SponsorsSen. Kwame Raoul-Mattie Hunter 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 410/3-1from Ch. 111, par. 1703-1225 ILCS 410/Art. IIIE heading new225 ILCS 410/3E-1 new225 ILCS 410/3E-5 newAmends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Removes braiding from the list of practices that constitute the practice of cosmetology. Adds an Article concerning hair braiders. Provides that beginning 9 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, no person may operate or be employed as a hair braider in this State unless he or she possesses a valid certificate of health, safety, and hygiene instruction issued by the Department. Sets forth requirements for the issuance of the certificate. Grants rulemaking authority to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. 2/9/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kwame Raoul 2/9/2007SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2007SenateReferred to Rules 2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 3/2/2007SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 3/2/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2007 3/8/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 12/3/2007SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die