OPTOMETRIC PRAC-OCULAR DEVICES Senate SponsorsSen. Dan Kotowski-Donne E. Trotter and John J. Millner House Sponsors(Rep. Daniel J. Burke) 8/25/2009SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0708 225 ILCS 80/3from Ch. 111, par. 3903Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to restrict the dispensing and sale by an optometrist of ocular devices, such as contact lenses, that contain and deliver ocular pharmaceutical agents permitted for use or prescription under the Act.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 80/3Adds reference to:225 ILCS 227/5225 ILCS 227/10225 ILCS 227/30225 ILCS 227/35225 ILCS 227/50225 ILCS 227/57225 ILCS 227/60225 ILCS 227/90225 ILCS 227/95 new425 ILCS 35/0.01from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 126.9425 ILCS 35/1from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 127425 ILCS 35/2.1425 ILCS 35/4.1from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 130.1225 ILCS 227/95 new225 ILCS 227/97 newAmends the Fireworks Use Act. Changes short title of the Act to the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Provides that each pyrotechnic service shall be conducted by a licensed lead pyrotechnic operator employed by a licensed pyrotechnic distributor or a licensed production company. Provides that at the time an individual applies for an indoor pyrotechnic display permit from the local jurisdiction, written notice of the permit application and the indoor display or pyrotechnic service information shall be made in writing at least 15 days in advance of the date of the pyrotechnic display or pyrotechnic service to the Office, unless agreed to otherwise by the Office. Provides that "person" may also mean a municipality, or political subdivision of a state or any agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States and any officer, agent, or employee of these entities. Provides that the State Fire Marshal may adopt necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this Act which shall be based upon National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 140 for motion picture and television production studio soundstages, approved production facilities, and production locations. Creates the Music Entertainment Pyrotechnics Task Force. Defines "production company", "pyrotechnic distributor", and "pyrotechnic service". Makes other changes. Amends the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act. Provides that no person may act as a production company, or advertise or use any title implying that the person is a production company, unless licensed by the Office under the Act. Provides that an out of state person hired for or engaged in pyrotechnic services or a pyrotechnic display must be employed by a licensed pyrotechnic distributor or licensed production company and hold a lead pyrotechnic operator license issued by the Office. Provides that the State Fire Marshal shall adopt all rules necessary to carry out its responsibilities under the Act, including rules requiring the training, examination, and licensing of production companies. Provides that the rules of the State Fire Marshal shall be based upon nationally recognized standards such as those of the NFPA 140 for motion picture and television production studio soundstages, approved production facilities, and production locations. Provides that applicants for a license for pyrotechnic distribution must submit to the Office a current BATFE license for the type of pyrotechnic service or pyrotechnic display service provided. Provides that after January 1, 2010, no production company may provide pyrotechnic services as part of any production without either (i) obtaining a production company license from the Office under which all pyrotechnic services are performed by a licensed lead pyrotechnic operator or (ii) hiring a pyrotechnic distributor licensed in accordance with the Act to perform the pyrotechnic services. Provides that applicants for a production company license must submit certain information to the Office. Provides that a lead pyrotechnic operator shall file an Illinois Display Report, which shall include the names and signatures of all lead pyrotechnic operators and assistants participating in the pyrotechnic display or pyrotechnic service and the name, department, and signature of the fire protection jurisdiction, with the Office within 30 days following any pyrotechnic display or pyrotechnic service. Defines "production company" and "pyrotechnic service". Makes other changes.House Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that provisions of the Act shall apply to pyrotechnic services in addition to pyrotechnic displays. In provision concerning insurance requirements, specifies that such insurance is to cover the pyrotechnic display service or pyrotechnic service to be provided by the applicant. Clarifies that applicants for a production company license must submit to the Office of the State Fire Marshal proof of a current USDOT Identification Number and a USDOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number unless proof of such is provided by the employed lead pyrotechnic operator. Adds an immediate effective date. Makes other changes. 2/10/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 2/10/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 2/18/2009SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 2/19/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter 2/25/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner 2/27/2009SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities; 006-000-000 2/27/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 4, 2009 3/5/2009SenateSecond Reading 3/5/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2009 3/26/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 3/26/2009HouseArrived in House 3/26/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/26/2009HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 3/26/2009HouseFirst Reading 3/26/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/14/2009HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 5/8/2009HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 22, 2009 5/12/2009HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Daniel J. Burke 5/13/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee 5/13/2009HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/13/2009HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 5/13/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/13/2009SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Dan Kotowski 5/19/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2009HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2009HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 29, 2009 5/28/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke 5/28/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke 5/29/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000 5/29/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/29/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 118-000-000 5/29/2009HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a) 5/29/2009SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3 5/29/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3 - May 30, 2009 5/29/2009SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Dan Kotowski 5/29/2009SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/29/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Dan Kotowski 5/29/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/30/2009SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities 5/30/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities 5/30/2009SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 5/30/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 5/30/2009SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/30/2009SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/30/2009SenatePassed Both Houses 6/26/2009SenateSent to the Governor 8/25/2009SenateGovernor Approved 8/25/2009SenateEffective Date August 25, 2009 8/25/2009SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0708