FIRE PROTECTION ACCESS BOX Senate SponsorsSen. Terry Link House Sponsors(Rep. Robert Rita) 10/31/2013SenateTotal Veto Stands 70 ILCS 705/11j newAmends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that the board of trustees of any fire protection district may, by ordinance, require the installation of an access or key box if: (1) a structure is protected by an automatic fire alarm or security system or access to or within the structure or area is unduly difficult because of secured openings; and (2) immediate access is necessary for life-saving purposes. Further provides that an ordinance enacted under this Section may specify the type or class of structure that must install an access or key box, but may not apply to single family residential structures. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Exempts facilities owned and operated by a public utility from the access or key box installation requirement.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 In the case of a health care facility that is secured by an electronic code box that is in good working order, provides that, if the owner of the health care facility provides the fire department with a valid access code, then that health care facility is not required to be accessible by an access or key box. Defines "health care facility".House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:70 ILCS 705/11j newAdds reference to:70 ILCS 3605/32from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 33270 ILCS 3610/5.5 new70 ILCS 3615/4.06from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.06Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the construction or acquisition of services or public transportation facilities by each Authority or District costing over $40,000 (now $10,000) are subject to certain public notice and public bidding requirements. Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the Board shall adopt regulations to ensure that the construction or acquisition by the District of services or public transportation facilities (other than real estate) involving a cost of more than $40,000 and the disposition of all property of the District shall be after public notice and with public bidding. Provides guidelines for regulations that the Board may enact. Effective immediately. 2/6/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 2/6/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 2/14/2013SenateAssigned to Local Government 2/28/2013SenatePostponed - Local Government 3/6/2013SenatePostponed - Local Government 3/11/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 3/11/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/13/2013SenatePostponed - Local Government 3/14/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government 3/20/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/20/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Local Government; 012-000-000 3/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2013 4/10/2013SenateSecond Reading 4/10/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2013 4/12/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 4/12/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 4/16/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Local Government 4/17/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 012-000-000 4/17/2013SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/17/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Link 4/17/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 18, 2013 4/18/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 4/18/2013HouseArrived in House 4/18/2013HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/18/2013HouseFirst Reading 4/18/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/6/2013HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol A. Sente 5/6/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/8/2013HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert Rita 5/9/2013HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 5/9/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita 5/9/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/9/2013HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/10/2013HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013 5/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 5/21/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/21/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 5/21/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/23/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-037-000 5/23/2013SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/23/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 24, 2013 5/24/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Terry Link 5/24/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/28/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/29/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 015-000-000 5/30/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 053-004-000 5/30/2013SenatePassed Both Houses 6/28/2013SenateSent to the Governor 8/27/2013SenateGovernor Vetoed 10/16/2013SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto October 22, 2013 10/31/2013SenateTotal Veto Stands