Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB0659

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Pharmacy Practice Act from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2030. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Changes reference from reinstated licensure to restored licensure. Provides that members of the State Board of Pharmacy shall have no liability in any action based upon any disciplinary proceedings or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the Board (rather than the Board shall be indemnified by the State for any actions occurring within the scope of services on the Board, done in good faith, and not willful and wanton in nature). Provides that exhibits shall be included in the record of proceedings. Provides that a hearing officer has the power to administer oaths to witnesses at hearings. Removes provisions providing that, if the Board has rendered a recommendation with respect to a particular license or certificate, the Director (now Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation) shall, if he or she disagrees with or takes action contrary to the recommendation of the Board, file with the Board his or her specific written reasons of disagreement with the Board. Provides that the Department may (rather than shall) adopt rules to permit the issuance of citations to any licensee for any violation of the Act or the rules. Repeals provisions regarding obsolete references to the Department of Professional Regulation and the Director of Professional Regulation, provisions requiring the Department to maintain a roster of licensees and registrants, and provisions allowing the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation to negotiate agreements with licensees resulting in disciplinary consent orders. Effective immediately.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act. Makes changes to a provision concerning qualifications for any person who performs certain inspection and testing duties before January 1, 2022. Provides that after December 31, 2021, any individual who performs certain inspection and testing duties must possess proof of (i) certification by a nationally recognized certification organization at an appropriate level, such as NICET Level III (instead of NICET Level II) in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems or the equivalent, (ii) a valid ASSE 15010 certification in "inspection, testing and maintenance for water-based fire protection systems", or (iii) satisfactory completion of a certified sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program approved by the United States Department of Labor. Provides that the requirements do not apply to individuals performing inspections or testing of fire sprinkler systems on behalf of a municipality, a county, a fire protection district, or the Office of the State Fire Marshal or to a stationary engineer, operating engineer, or other individual employed on a full-time basis by the facility owner or owner's representative performing weekly and monthly inspections and tests in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection Association standards. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately.

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