House Sponsors: SAVIANO. Senate Sponsors: BURZYNSKI Short description: BOXING-MATCHMAKERS-LICENSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Professional Boxing and Wrestling Act. Makes technical changes in the Section requiring licensure of certain persons. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 105/0.05 new 225 ILCS 105/1 from Ch. 111, par. 5001 225 ILCS 105/2 from Ch. 111, par. 5002 225 ILCS 105/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5006 225 ILCS 105/7.5 225 ILCS 105/8 from Ch. 111, par. 5008 225 ILCS 105/10 from Ch. 111, par. 5010 225 ILCS 105/10.5 225 ILCS 105/11 from Ch. 111, par. 5011 225 ILCS 105/12 from Ch. 111, par. 5012 225 ILCS 105/13 from Ch. 111, par. 5013 225 ILCS 105/14 from Ch. 111, par. 5014 225 ILCS 105/15 from Ch. 111, par. 5015 225 ILCS 105/16 from Ch. 111, par. 5016 225 ILCS 105/17.7 new 225 ILCS 105/17.8 new 225 ILCS 105/17.9 new 225 ILCS 105/17.10 new 225 ILCS 105/17.11 new 225 ILCS 15/17.12 new 225 ILCS 105/18 from Ch. 111, par. 5018 225 ILCS 105/19 from Ch. 111, par. 5019 225 ILCS 105/19.1 from Ch. 111, par. 5019.1 225 ILCS 105/19.2 new 225 ILCS 105/19.3 new 225 ILCS 105/19.4 new 225 ILCS 105/19.5 new 225 ILCS 105/21 from Ch. 111, par. 5021 225 ILCS 105/23 from Ch. 111, par. 5023 225 ILCS 105/25.1 new 225 ILCS 105/3 rep. 225 ILCS 105/4 rep. 225 ILCS 105/9 rep. Replaces the title and everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Professional Boxing and Wrestling Act. Provides for the licensing of matchmakers. Prohibits promoters from being licensed as a second, boxer, referee, timekeeper, judge, or manager. Removes limit on compensation of members of the State Boxing and Wrestling Board and requires that one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. Provides for boxing promoters to be registered, not licensed. Authorizes the Department of Professional Regulation to require mental exams of licensees. Provides that ticket taxes shall be paid to the Department rather than the State Treasurer. Removes limit on compensation of inspectors. Grants the Department additional enforcement powers. Provides for all fees to be set by rule. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Defines "physician". Restores the provision stating that a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches shall determine prior to the contest if each contestant is physically fit to engage in the contest and examine the contestant after the contest to determine possible injury. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Provides that "license" includes a license for boxing promoters. Changes references from boxing matches to boxing contests. Provides that one member of the State Boxing and Wrestling Board shall be designated as the Vice-chairperson. Provides that persons involved with wrestling exhibitions shall supply the Department with their name, address, telephone number, and social security number and shall meet other requirements as established by rule. Provides that unlicensed practice as a professional boxer subjects the person to a civil penalty. Adds reference to registration to various administrative Sections of the Act. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0408 Last action date: 99-08-06 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status