GEOLOGISTS-INTERN-MISC House SponsorsRep. Michael G. Connelly-Thomas Holbrook-Mike Fortner-Darlene J. Senger and Angelo Saviano Senate Sponsors(Sen. Kirk W. Dillard-Gary Forby) 8/25/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0666 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 Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that four voting members of the Board constitutes a quorum.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything after the enacting clause and re-inserts the engrossed bill with the following changes: in a provision concerning exemptions, provides that licensure under the Act is not required for the practice of professional geology for a period not to exceed 9 months by any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in geology from an accredited college or university, as set forth in the Act and as established by rule, provided that (i) such practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study, (ii) the person is under the supervision of a geologist licensed under this Act, and (iii) the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. In a provision concerning exemptions, provides that licensure under the Act is not required for the practice of professional geology for a period not to exceed 9 months by any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in geology from an accredited college or university, as set forth in the Act and as established by rule, provided that (i) such practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study, (ii) the person is under the supervision of a geologist licensed under this Act, and (iii) the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee. Provides that 4 voting Board members constitutes a quorum and that a quorum is required for all Board decisions. Provides that references in the Act (i) to the Department of Professional Regulation are deemed, in appropriate contexts, to be references to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and (ii) to the Director of Professional Regulation are deemed, in appropriate contexts, to be references to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Defines "Secretary". Makes other changes. Effective immediately. 2/10/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael G. Connelly 2/10/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/18/2009HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 2/25/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 2/25/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote 2/25/2009HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 013-000-000 2/26/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/26/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 2/26/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/19/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/19/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 3/27/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger 3/27/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-001-000 3/30/2009SenateArrive in Senate 3/30/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/30/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby 3/30/2009SenateFirst Reading 3/30/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 4/9/2009SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 4/9/2009SenateAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Gary Forby 4/13/2009SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby 4/22/2009SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 4/27/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 4/27/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/28/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 4/29/2009SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/30/2009SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 4/30/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2009 5/12/2009SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2009 5/15/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 5/15/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 5/17/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 5/18/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 5/19/2009SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/19/2009SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Dillard 5/19/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/19/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/20/2009HouseArrived in House 5/20/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 5/21/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael G. Connelly 5/21/2009HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael G. Connelly 5/21/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/21/2009HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/26/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/26/2009HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee 5/26/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 5/26/2009HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000 5/28/2009HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000 5/28/2009HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 116-000-000 5/28/2009HousePassed Both Houses 6/26/2009HouseSent to the Governor 8/25/2009HouseGovernor Approved 8/25/2009HouseEffective Date August 25, 2009 8/25/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0666