Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2397 — AUCTION LICENSE ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Auction License Act. Provides that upon the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, any person who holds a valid license as an associate auctioneer shall be issued an auctioneer license without having to apply to the Department or pay any fee. Provides that upon receipt of such an auctioneer license, a licensee's associate auctioneer license shall no longer be valid. Eliminates the Auction Regulation Administration Fund, the Auction Education Fund, and the Auction Recovery Fund. Provides that all fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act. Provides that the Department may investigate the actions of any applicant or person rendering or offering to render auction services, or holding or claiming to hold a license as a licensed auctioneer. In a provision concerning disciplinary hearings, provides that if the Secretary disagrees with the recommendations of the Board, the Secretary may issue an order in contravention of the Board recommendations. Provides that the Department may contract with third parties for services necessary for the proper administration of the Act. Makes certain changes to the responsibilities and powers of the Auction Advisory Board and the Secretary. Defines "address of record". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano

Sponsors

  • Angelo Saviano · Cosponsor

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Angelo Saviano

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2397 do?
Amends the Auction License Act. Provides that upon the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, any person who holds a valid license as an associate auctioneer shall be issued an auctioneer license without having to apply to the Department or pay any fee. Provides that upon receipt of such an auctioneer license, a licensee's associate auctioneer license shall no longer be valid. Eliminates the Auction Regulation Administration Fund, the Auction Education Fund, and the Auction Recovery Fund. Provides that all fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act. Provides that the Department may investigate the actions of any applicant or person rendering or offering to render auction services, or holding or claiming to hold a license as a licensed auctioneer. In a provision concerning disciplinary hearings, provides that if the Secretary disagrees with the recommendations of the Board, the Secretary may issue an order in contravention of the Board recommendations. Provides that the Department may contract with third parties for services necessary for the proper administration of the Act. Makes certain changes to the responsibilities and powers of the Auction Advisory Board and the Secretary. Defines "address of record". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2397?
HB 2397 is sponsored by Angelo Saviano.
What is the current status of HB 2397?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2397?
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