Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 397 — COURT REPORTERS ACT-VARIOUS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0581

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the effect of Article, Part, and Section headings. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 735 ILCS 5/1-103 Adds reference to: 705 ILCS 70/1 from Ch. 37, par. 651 705 ILCS 70/3 from Ch. 37, par. 653 705 ILCS 70/4 from Ch. 37, par. 654 705 ILCS 70/4.1 from Ch. 37, par. 654.1 705 ILCS 70/5 from Ch. 37, par. 655 705 ILCS 70/6 from Ch. 37, par. 656 705 ILCS 70/7 from Ch. 37, par. 657 705 ILCS 70/8 from Ch. 37, par. 658 705 ILCS 70/8.1 705 ILCS 70/8.2 705 ILCS 70/8.5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Court Reporters Act. Deletes language providing specific factors to consider when determining how many court reporters are needed in each circuit. Provides that the employer representative may authorize the chief judge of any circuit to appoint administrative, supervisory, and clerical staff when a need for such positions has been substantiated (rather than to appoint or designate a court reporter to a specific position). Provides that additional amounts paid to personnel shall be determined by the employer representative. Deletes language providing that additional amounts paid to personnel shall not exceed certain amounts. Provides that the audio or video recording system utilized by the court shall be approved by the Supreme Court. Deletes language providing that a court reporter shall not be in charge of an audio or video recording system where the system is the judge's personal property or has been supplied by a party or a party's attorney. Provides that a court reporting services employee may charge a page rate for the preparation of transcripts of court proceedings not to exceed the rate set by the employer representative (rather than not to exceed 25 cents per 100 words). Deletes language providing that the transcripts shall be filed and remain with the papers of the case. Provides that expense vouchers or claims submitted to the Office of the Comptroller for payment shall have the signed approval of the chief judge of the circuit court in which the court reporter is appointed (rather the chief judge of the circuit court in which the court reporter incurred the expense for which claim is made). Provides that each court reporter shall take a test to verify (rather than rate) his or her proficiency within one year of employment. Provides that the test shall be prepared and administered pursuant to standards set by rules. Provides that a proficiency test passed prior to employment may be accepted as proof of proficiency. Deletes language providing that the test shall consist of 3 parts and be administered at least every 6 months. Deletes language providing specific amounts for a court reporter's salary. Deletes language providing for credited court reporter proficiency ratings. Deletes language requiring an annual appropriation request to be made in January. Provides that the employer representatives (rather than the Supreme Court) shall collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of all persons employed as court reporters, appoint arbitrators under specified circumstances, and create a roster of arbitrators who are available and qualified for appointment. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Defines "court reporting services employee". Provides that in Cook County, supervisory and administrative personnel shall be appointed from among the court reporting services' pool of employees when such a need has been substantiated. In a Section concerning collective bargaining, changes references to "court reporters" to "court reporting services employees".

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

347 added · 338 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 397 updates the definitions related to court reporters and court reporting services within the Court Reporters Act. Specifically, it clarifies the roles and employment conditions for court reporters and their administrative staff, while also specifying who represents these employees in matters concerning wages and working conditions. These changes are important as they aim to provide clearer guidelines for employment practices and protections for court reporters, which can enhance the accountability and efficiency of court reporting services.

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SB0397 Engrossed LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b AN ACT concerning civil law.
SB0397 Enrolled LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b AN ACT concerning civil law.
"Court reporting services employee" means any person employed by a chief judge of any circuit to take the court record by stenographic or electronic means.
"Court reporting services employee" includes administrative personnel as permitted by Section 4.1 of this Act.
(2) For court reporters employed by the 12th, 18th, 19th, and, on and after December 4, 2006, the 22nd judicial circuits, a group consisting of the chief judges of those circuits, acting jointly by majority vote.
(2) For court reporters employed by the 12th, 18th, 19th, and, on and after December 4, 2006, the 22nd judicial SB0397 Enrolled - 2 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b circuits, a group consisting of the chief judges of those circuits, acting jointly by majority vote.
SB0397 Engrossed - 2 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b The chief judge of the judicial circuit that employs a public employee who is a court reporter, as defined in this the Court Reporters Act, has the authority to hire, appoint, promote, evaluate, discipline, and discharge court reporters within that judicial circuit.
The chief judge of the judicial circuit that employs a public employee who is a court reporter, as defined in this the Court Reporters Act, has the authority to hire, appoint, promote, evaluate, discipline, and discharge court reporters within that judicial circuit.
(6) (blank) the location in the circuit of state institutions including, but not limited to, universities, colleges, mental health facilities, penitentiaries;
(6) (blank) the location in the circuit of state institutions SB0397 Enrolled - 3 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b including, but not limited to, universities, colleges, mental health facilities, penitentiaries;
and (8) any other factor deemed relevant by the employer SB0397 Engrossed - 3 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b representative.
and (8) any other factor deemed relevant by the employer representative.
Each court reporter appointed shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, take the official oath to faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office to the best of his or her knowledge and ability.
Each court reporter appointed shall, before entering upon SB0397 Enrolled - 4 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b the duties of his or her office, take the official oath to faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office to the best of his or her knowledge and ability.
The appointments shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the circuit in which the SB0397 Engrossed - 4 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b court reporters are employed and shall continue in force until revoked by the chief judge of the circuit in which the court reporter is appointed.
The appointments shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the circuit in which the court reporters are employed and shall continue in force until revoked by the chief judge of the circuit in which the court reporter is appointed.
(a) The employer representative may authorize the chief judge of any single county circuit to appoint administrative, supervisory, and clerical staff when a need for such positions has been substantiated in which official court reporting services are centrally administered, (1) to appoint from among the court reporters appointed in the circuit an Administrator of Court Reporters, a Deputy Administrator of Court Reporters and 2 Assistant Administrators of Court Reporters, (2) to designate from among the court reporters appointed in the circuit one Reporter Supervisor and one Assistant Reporter Supervisor for each Department and Division of the circuit court, and (3) to appoint secretarial and other support staff to assist the Administrator.
(a) The employer representative may authorize the chief judge of any single county circuit to appoint administrative, supervisory, and clerical staff when a need for such positions has been substantiated, except that in Cook County, supervisory and administrative personnel shall be appointed from among the court reporting services' pool of employees when such a need has been substantiated in which official court reporting services are centrally administered, (1) to appoint from among the court reporters appointed in the circuit an Administrator of Court Reporters, a Deputy Administrator of Court Reporters and 2 Assistant Administrators of Court Reporters, (2) to designate from among the court reporters appointed in the circuit one Reporter Supervisor and one Assistant Reporter SB0397 Enrolled - 5 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b Supervisor for each Department and Division of the circuit court, and (3) to appoint secretarial and other support staff to assist the Administrator.
SB0397 Engrossed - 5 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (1) In addition to their regular salary as official court reporters, the administrative personnel appointed under this Section shall be paid such additional sums as the employer representative specifies.
(1) In addition to their regular salary as official court reporters, the administrative personnel appointed under this Section shall be paid such additional sums as the employer representative specifies.
(E) Assistant Reporter Supervisors:
SB0397 Enrolled - 6 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (E) Assistant Reporter Supervisors:
7-1-05.) SB0397 Engrossed - 6 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (705 ILCS 70/5) (from Ch.
7-1-05.) (705 ILCS 70/5) (from Ch.
To the extent that it does not substantially interfere with the court reporter's other official duties, the judge to whom, or a judge of the division to which, a reporter may be is assigned may assign a reporter to secretarial or clerical duties arising out of official court operations.
To the extent that it does not substantially interfere with the court reporter's other official duties, the judge to whom, or a judge of the division to which, a reporter may be is assigned may assign a reporter to secretarial or SB0397 Enrolled - 7 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b clerical duties arising out of official court operations.
Unless and until otherwise provided in a Uniform Schedule of Charges which may hereafter be provided by rule or order of the employer representative, a court reporter may charge not to SB0397 Engrossed - 7 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b exceed 25¢ per 100 words for making transcripts of his notes.
Unless and until otherwise provided in a Uniform Schedule of Charges which may hereafter be provided by rule or order of the employer representative, a court reporter may charge not to exceed 25¢ per 100 words for making transcripts of his notes.
7-1-05.) (705 ILCS 70/6) (from Ch.
7-1-05.) SB0397 Enrolled - 8 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (705 ILCS 70/6) (from Ch.
A court reporter shall be paid travel expenses incurred in connection with his or her official duties in his or her circuit of appointment outside the county wherein he or SB0397 Engrossed - 8 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b she resides.
A court reporter shall be paid travel expenses incurred in connection with his or her official duties in his or her circuit of appointment outside the county wherein he or she resides.
7-1-05.) (705 ILCS 70/7) (from Ch.
7-1-05.) SB0397 Enrolled - 9 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (705 ILCS 70/7) (from Ch.
The test shall be prepared and administered by the employer representative in SB0397 Engrossed - 9 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b consultation with each of the other employer representatives pursuant to standards set by rules.
The test shall be prepared and administered by the employer representative in consultation with each of the other employer representatives pursuant to standards set by rules.
Any court reporter who has passed Part C of the test may apply to take the Part B or the Part A section of the test at the regular time such tests are given.
Any court SB0397 Enrolled - 10 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b reporter who has passed Part C of the test may apply to take the Part B or the Part A section of the test at the regular time such tests are given.
Any court reporter who served as a court reporter in a circuit court for 5 years immediately preceding January 1, 1966 SB0397 Engrossed - 10 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b shall be certified as an official court reporter without examination, and shall be credited with an "A" proficiency rating, without examination.
Any court reporter who served as a court reporter in a circuit court for 5 years immediately preceding January 1, 1966 shall be certified as an official court reporter without examination, and shall be credited with an "A" proficiency rating, without examination.
Part-time court reporters shall be paid not less than $12 nor more than $60 per half-day.
Part-time court SB0397 Enrolled - 11 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b reporters shall be paid not less than $12 nor more than $60 per half-day.
(3-1) court reporters shall receive the same annual percentage salary increase as provided to other SB0397 Engrossed - 11 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b State-paid non-judicial employees of the Judicial Branch with equivalent salaries, except that notwithstanding any other provision of law, salaries of full time court reporters shall be increased by at least a percentage increase equivalent to that of the "Employment Cost Index, Wages and Salaries, by Occupation and Industry Groups, State and Local Government Workers Public Administration", as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
(3-1) court reporters shall receive the same annual percentage salary increase as provided to other State-paid non-judicial employees of the Judicial Branch with equivalent salaries, except that notwithstanding any other provision of law, salaries of full time court reporters shall be increased by at least a percentage increase equivalent to that of the "Employment Cost Index, Wages and Salaries, by Occupation and Industry Groups, State and Local Government Workers Public Administration", as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
A court reporter who has previously passed, or who hereafter passes, Part A or Part B of a proficiency test prepared and administered by the employer representative shall be credited with an "A" or "B" proficiency rating, as appropriate.
A court reporter who has previously passed, or who hereafter passes, Part A or Part B of a proficiency test prepared and administered by the employer representative shall SB0397 Enrolled - 12 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b be credited with an "A" or "B" proficiency rating, as appropriate.
SB0397 Engrossed - 12 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (e) The salaries of all official court reporters employed by the State shall be paid semi-monthly monthly, from moneys appropriated to the Comptroller for that purpose, on the voucher of the chief judge of the circuit employing the court reporters.
(e) The salaries of all official court reporters employed by the State shall be paid semi-monthly monthly, from moneys appropriated to the Comptroller for that purpose, on the voucher of the chief judge of the circuit employing the court reporters.
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SB0397 Enrolled - 13 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b (Source:
The employer representatives Supreme Court shall collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of all persons employed as court reporters in this State if so agreed upon by a majority vote of the employees SB0397 Engrossed - 13 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b within each employer group.
The employer representatives Supreme Court shall collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of all persons employed as court reporting services employees reporters in this State if so agreed upon by a majority vote of the employees within each employer group.
The employer representative Supreme Court shall recognize an exclusive bargaining representative of persons employed as court reporters in this State, if that representative makes a showing, through an election or otherwise, that it represents a majority of the court reporters within the employer group, in accordance with procedures for verifying majority status established by the Court.
The employer representative Supreme Court shall recognize an exclusive bargaining representative of persons employed as court reporting services employees reporters in this State, if that representative makes a showing, through an election or otherwise, that it represents a majority of the court reporters within the employer group, in accordance with procedures for verifying majority status established by the Court.
(b) Any party to a collective bargaining agreement with the exclusive bargaining representative chosen under Section 8.2 may request that any matter concerning wages, hours, or terms and conditions of employment of court reporters shall be submitted to advisory, non-binding arbitration and that the employer representative Supreme Court shall appoint arbitrators.
(b) Any party to a collective bargaining agreement with the exclusive bargaining representative chosen under Section 8.2 may request that any matter concerning wages, hours, or terms SB0397 Enrolled - 14 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b and conditions of employment of court reporters shall be submitted to advisory, non-binding arbitration and that the employer representative Supreme Court shall appoint arbitrators.
The employer representative Court shall consult with the parties in determining acceptable SB0397 Engrossed - 14 - LRB101 04158 LNS 49166 b arbitrators.
The employer representative Court shall consult with the parties in determining acceptable arbitrators.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0581

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2020

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Concurs

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Judiciary; 009-000-000

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Judiciary

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 28, 2019

  13. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  14. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

  15. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2019

  16. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Nathan D. Reitz

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  18. Second Reading - Short Debate

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 014-000-000

  21. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote

  22. Reported Back To Judiciary - Civil Committee;

  23. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary - Civil Committee; 007-000-000

  24. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  25. To Commercial Law Subcommittee

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  27. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  28. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  29. Referred to Rules Committee

  30. First Reading

  31. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  32. Arrived in House

  33. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Sims

  36. Recalled to Second Reading

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  39. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  40. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  41. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  42. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2019

  43. Second Reading

  44. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2019

  45. Do Pass Executive; 016-000-000

  46. Assigned to Executive

  47. Referred to Assignments

  48. First Reading

  49. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 26000
Republican 12001
Democrat 18002
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Manar — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Not Voting
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Not Voting
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 106 Yea · 0 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16004
Democrat 43006
Unaffiliated 47002
Total 1060012
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Reitz — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Brady — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jones — Yea
Kalish — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Turner — Yea
Marron — Yea
Connor — Yea
Unes — Yea
Conroy — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Davis — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Willis — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Mazzochi — Not Voting
McDermed — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Not Voting
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Not Voting
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Not Voting
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Not Voting
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Not Voting
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Unaffiliated 26000
Democrat 19001
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Manar — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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What does SB 397 do?
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the effect of Article, Part, and Section headings. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 735 ILCS 5/1-103 Adds reference to: 705 ILCS 70/1 from Ch. 37, par. 651 705 ILCS 70/3 from Ch. 37, par. 653 705 ILCS 70/4 from Ch. 37, par. 654 705 ILCS 70/4.1 from Ch. 37, par. 654.1 705 ILCS 70/5 from Ch. 37, par. 655 705 ILCS 70/6 from Ch. 37, par. 656 705 ILCS 70/7 from Ch. 37, par. 657 705 ILCS 70/8 from Ch. 37, par. 658 705 ILCS 70/8.1 705 ILCS 70/8.2 705 ILCS 70/8.5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Court Reporters Act. Deletes language providing specific factors to consider when determining how many court reporters are needed in each circuit. Provides that the employer representative may authorize the chief judge of any circuit to appoint administrative, supervisory, and clerical staff when a need for such positions has been substantiated (rather than to appoint or designate a court reporter to a specific position). Provides that additional amounts paid to personnel shall be determined by the employer representative. Deletes language providing that additional amounts paid to personnel shall not exceed certain amounts. Provides that the audio or video recording system utilized by the court shall be approved by the Supreme Court. Deletes language providing that a court reporter shall not be in charge of an audio or video recording system where the system is the judge's personal property or has been supplied by a party or a party's attorney. Provides that a court reporting services employee may charge a page rate for the preparation of transcripts of court proceedings not to exceed the rate set by the employer representative (rather than not to exceed 25 cents per 100 words). Deletes language providing that the transcripts shall be filed and remain with the papers of the case. Provides that expense vouchers or claims submitted to the Office of the Comptroller for payment shall have the signed approval of the chief judge of the circuit court in which the court reporter is appointed (rather the chief judge of the circuit court in which the court reporter incurred the expense for which claim is made). Provides that each court reporter shall take a test to verify (rather than rate) his or her proficiency within one year of employment. Provides that the test shall be prepared and administered pursuant to standards set by rules. Provides that a proficiency test passed prior to employment may be accepted as proof of proficiency. Deletes language providing that the test shall consist of 3 parts and be administered at least every 6 months. Deletes language providing specific amounts for a court reporter's salary. Deletes language providing for credited court reporter proficiency ratings. Deletes language requiring an annual appropriation request to be made in January. Provides that the employer representatives (rather than the Supreme Court) shall collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of all persons employed as court reporters, appoint arbitrators under specified circumstances, and create a roster of arbitrators who are available and qualified for appointment. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Defines "court reporting services employee". Provides that in Cook County, supervisory and administrative personnel shall be appointed from among the court reporting services' pool of employees when such a need has been substantiated. In a Section concerning collective bargaining, changes references to "court reporters" to "court reporting services employees".
Who sponsors SB 397?
SB 397 is sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat) and Nathan D. Reitz.
What is the current status of SB 397?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2019. Enacted.
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