PRIVATE ALARM CONTRACTOR House SponsorsRep. Joseph M. Lyons, Timothy L. Schmitz, John D'Amico, Donald L. Moffitt, Michael P. McAuliffe and Robert Rita Senate Sponsors(Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford) 12/23/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0847 225 ILCS 447/20-10 Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004. In provisions concerning the qualifications for licensure as a private alarm contractor, provides that an applicant must have a minimum of 3 years experience during the 5 years immediately preceding the application (i) working as a full-time manager for a licensed private alarm contractor agency or (ii) working for a government or private entity that inspects, reviews, designs, sells, installs, operates, services, or monitors alarm systems that, in the judgment of the Board, satisfies the standards of alarm industry competence. Makes other changes concerning the experience requirements for licensure.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 447/5-10225 ILCS 447/20-20225 ILCS 447/35-30Provides that emergency communication systems, mass notification systems, and other electronic systems designed for the protection of life by indicating the existence of an emergency situation are included under the definition of "alarm system". Defines "emergency communication system" and "mass notification system". Provides that training may include the installation, repair, and maintenance of emergency communication and mass notification systems. Provides that persons who have no access to confidential or security information, who do not go to a client's or prospective client's residence or place of business, and who otherwise do not provide traditional security services are exempt from employee registration. 10/7/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 10/8/2009HouseFirst Reading 10/8/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 10/8/2009HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 10/14/2009HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 30, 2009 10/14/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee 10/14/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 10/14/2009HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 10/14/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 10/14/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 10/14/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 10/15/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 10/15/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-001-000 10/15/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 10/15/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 10/15/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 10/15/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 10/15/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 10/16/2009SenateArrive in Senate 10/16/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 10/21/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 10/22/2009SenateFirst Reading 10/22/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 10/22/2009SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 10/22/2009SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 31, 2009 10/28/2009SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 10/28/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading October 28, 2009 10/29/2009SenateSecond Reading 10/29/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 30, 2009 10/30/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 10/30/2009HousePassed Both Houses 11/25/2009HouseSent to the Governor 12/23/2009HouseGovernor Approved 12/23/2009HouseEffective Date June 1, 2010 12/23/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0847