EXAM OF FIREFIGHTER APPLICANTS House SponsorsRep. Michael K. Smith-Naomi D. Jakobsson-Patrick J. Verschoore-Mike Bost-Eddie Washington, Donald L. Moffitt, Esther Golar and Timothy L. Schmitz 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-765 ILCS 5/10-1-7.1 new65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.2 new65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-465 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3 new65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.4 new70 ILCS 705/16.04afrom Ch. 127 1/2, par. 37.04a70 ILCS 705/16.06b new70 ILCS 705/16.06c new Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Sets forth alternative procedures for appointments to full-time fire departments. Provides for the creation of a register of eligibles for original appointments to fire departments. Sets forth the requirements for placement on the register of eligibles. Provides that a local commission may also hire from a statewide master register of eligibles for original appointments. Sets forth the requirements for placement on the master register. Provides for the award of preference points for eligible persons. Sets forth the procedure for awarding preference points for fire cadet, veteran, paramedic, educational, and experience preferences. Denies home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. 2/10/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael K. Smith 2/10/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2010HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee 3/9/2010HouseMotion Do Pass - Lost Cities & Villages Committee; 003-007-000 3/9/2010HouseRemains in Cities & Villages Committee 3/11/2010HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 006-002-000 3/11/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/18/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/18/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee 3/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Cities & Villages Committee; 007-001-002 3/24/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 3/24/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 3/25/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost 3/25/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 3/25/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 3/25/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/25/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 3/25/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/25/2010HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die