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 Bill Status of SB2630  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  ELECTRONIC RECORDS ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Heather Steans - Susan Garrett and Martin A. Sandoval

House Sponsors
(Rep. Thomas Holbrook - Jack D. Franks - Ronald A. Wait - Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr. - Carol A. Sente, Maria Antonia Berrios and Mike Fortner)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  7/28/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1363

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 160/9from Ch. 116, par. 43.12
5 ILCS 160/22d new


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Government Electronic Records Act. Authorizes and requires the use of electronic records in the executive branch, rather than hard copy, if appropriate. Sets forth exceptions and opt-out provisions. Requires the adoption of rules. Amends the State Records Act concerning retention of electronic records. Effective July 1, 2011.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 160/9from Ch. 116, par. 43.12
5 ILCS 160/22d new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Government Electronic Records Act. Authorizes and encourages the use of electronic records in the executive branch, rather than hard copy, if appropriate. Creates the Electronic Records Advisory Board, and requires the Board recommend policies, guidelines, and best practices concerning electronic records. Requires State agencies to review the recommendations and take steps consistent with them. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds the Secretary of Transportation or his or her designee as an additional member of the Electronic Records Advisory Board.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/21/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans
  1/21/2010SenateFirst Reading
  1/21/2010SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/16/2010SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs
  2/18/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
  2/24/2010SenatePostponed - State Government and Veterans Affairs
  3/1/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans
  3/1/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/2/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs
  3/4/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/8/2010SenateDo Pass as Amended State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000
  3/8/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2010
  3/11/2010SenateSecond Reading
  3/11/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2010
  3/12/2010SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  3/12/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
  3/12/2010HouseArrived in House
  3/12/2010HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  3/12/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/12/2010HouseFirst Reading
  3/12/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/22/2010HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
  4/14/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  4/14/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  4/14/2010HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jack D. Franks
  4/14/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait
  4/14/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.
  4/14/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
  4/14/2010HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 016-000-000
  4/14/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/14/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  4/14/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/15/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
  4/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  4/22/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/22/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/23/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
  4/23/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
  4/27/2010SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  4/27/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - April 28, 2010
  4/27/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Heather Steans
  4/27/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/3/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs
  5/3/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000
  5/3/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 048-000-000
  5/3/2010SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/1/2010SenateSent to the Governor
  7/28/2010SenateGovernor Approved
  7/28/2010SenateEffective Date July 28, 2010
  7/28/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1363

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