MWRD-EMPLOYEE SUSPENSION Senate SponsorsSen. Edward D. Maloney-M. Maggie Crotty House Sponsors(Rep. Kevin Joyce) 8/26/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0923 70 ILCS 2605/4.14from Ch. 42, par. 323.14Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that charges for removal or discharge of a civil service employee of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District must be filed with the civil service board within 30 days from the date of suspension. Provides that those charges shall be promptly investigated by the civil service board (now, the civil service board must conduct an investigation within 30 days from the date of suspension). Provides that the employee's suspension shall be extended until the civil service board enters a finding unless the board approves an agreement to terminate the suspension at an earlier date. Provides that either the district or the employee may file a petition for rehearing within 21 days after the finding and decision are served. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:40 ILCS 5/13-701from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-70140 ILCS 5/13-702from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-70270 ILCS 2605/4from Ch. 42, par. 32370 ILCS 2605/4bfrom Ch. 42, par. 323b70 ILCS 2605/4.2afrom Ch. 42, par. 323.2a70 ILCS 2605/4.7from Ch. 42, par. 323.770 ILCS 2605/4.11from Ch. 42, par. 323.1170 ILCS 2605/4.13from Ch. 42, par. 323.1370 ILCS 2605/4.32from Ch. 42, par. 323.3270 ILCS 2605/4.38from Ch. 42, par. 323.3870 ILCS 2605/5.4from Ch. 42, par. 324n70 ILCS 2605/5.5from Ch. 42, par. 324o70 ILCS 2605/5.7from Ch. 42, par. 324q70 ILCS 2605/7afrom Ch. 42, par. 326a70 ILCS 2605/7aafrom Ch. 42, par. 326aa70 ILCS 2605/7ffrom Ch. 42, par. 326f70 ILCS 2605/8from Ch. 42, par. 32770 ILCS 2605/8cfrom Ch. 42, par. 327c70 ILCS 2605/8d70 ILCS 2605/11.5from Ch. 42, par. 331.570 ILCS 2605/11.6from Ch. 42, par. 331.670 ILCS 2605/11.7from Ch. 42, par. 331.770 ILCS 2605/11.8from Ch. 42, par. 331.870 ILCS 2605/11.9from Ch. 42, par. 331.970 ILCS 2605/11.10from Ch. 42, par. 331.1070 ILCS 2605/11.11from Ch. 42, par. 331.1170 ILCS 2605/11.12from Ch. 42, par. 331.1270 ILCS 2605/11.13from Ch. 42, par. 331.1370 ILCS 2605/11.14from Ch. 42, par. 331.1470 ILCS 2605/11.16from Ch. 42, par. 331.1670 ILCS 2605/11.17from Ch. 42, par. 331.1770 ILCS 2605/11.18from Ch. 42, par. 331.1870 ILCS 2605/11.20from Ch. 42, par. 331.2070 ILCS 2605/11.23from Ch. 42, par. 331.2370 ILCS 2605/11.24from Ch. 42, par. 331.2470 ILCS 2605/303 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the engrossed bill with changes. Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Retirement Board of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Pension Fund shall consist of seven members. Provides that the Board shall consist of appointed members and elected employee members. Provides that each appointed member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that charges for removal or discharge of a civil service employee of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District must be filed with the civil service board within 30 days from the date of suspension. Provides that the discharge hearing for an employee of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District shall take place within 120 days after charges are filed. Provides that the civil service board may continue a discharge hearing only with the consent of the employee. Changes the titles of certain District managers and departments within the Act. Enlarges the corporate limits of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to include specified tracts of land. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately, except that changes concerning titles of managers and departments take effect on January 1, 2009. 2/14/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Edward D. Maloney 2/14/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/14/2008SenateReferred to Rules 2/20/2008SenateAssigned to Local Government 2/28/2008SenateDo Pass Local Government; 008-000-000 2/28/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2008 3/6/2008SenateSecond Reading 3/6/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 11, 2008 4/1/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 4/1/2008HouseArrived in House 4/1/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/3/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 4/3/2008HouseFirst Reading 4/3/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/20/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008 5/20/2008HouseAssigned to Local Government Committee 5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008 5/27/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Local Government Committee 5/27/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Local Government Committee; by Voice Vote 5/27/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Local Government Committee; 007-001-000 5/27/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2008HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-040-001 5/30/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 5/30/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01- May 31, 2008 5/30/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Edward D. Maloney 5/30/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/30/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Local Government 5/31/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Local Government; 006-000-000 5/31/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 5/31/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 054-000-000 5/31/2008SenatePassed Both Houses 6/27/2008SenateSent to the Governor 8/26/2008SenateGovernor Approved 8/26/2008SenateEffective Date August 26, 2008; Generally Effective 8/26/2008SenateEffective Date January 1, 2009; Some Parts Effective 8/26/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0923