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HB 2705 — REGULATION-TECH
Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Died in session
This bill died with 101st 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.
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Summary
Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 454/1-1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.30 5 ILCS 80/4.40 new 225 ILCS 454/1-10 225 ILCS 454/5-3 new 225 ILCS 454/5-5 225 ILCS 454/5-7 225 ILCS 454/5-10 225 ILCS 454/5-15 225 ILCS 454/5-20 225 ILCS 454/5-27 225 ILCS 454/5-27.5 new 225 ILCS 454/5-28 225 ILCS 454/5-32 225 ILCS 454/5-35 225 ILCS 454/5-40 225 ILCS 454/5-41 225 ILCS 454/5-45 225 ILCS 454/5-50 225 ILCS 454/5-60 225 ILCS 454/5-70 225 ILCS 454/5-80 225 ILCS 454/10-5 225 ILCS 454/10-15 225 ILCS 454/10-20 225 ILCS 454/10-30 225 ILCS 454/10-45 225 ILCS 454/10-50 new 225 ILCS 454/10-55 new 225 ILCS 454/10-60 new 225 ILCS 454/15-5 225 ILCS 454/15-10 225 ILCS 454/15-25 225 ILCS 454/15-45 225 ILCS 454/15-50 225 ILCS 454/15-65 225 ILCS 454/15-75 225 ILCS 454/20-10 225 ILCS 454/20-20 225 ILCS 454/20-21 225 ILCS 454/20-23 225 ILCS 454/20-25 225 ILCS 454/20-60 225 ILCS 454/20-64 225 ILCS 454/20-65 225 ILCS 454/20-66 225 ILCS 454/20-67 225 ILCS 454/20-68 225 ILCS 454/20-72 225 ILCS 454/20-85 225 ILCS 454/20-90 225 ILCS 454/25-10 225 ILCS 454/25-13 225 ILCS 454/25-14.5 new 225 ILCS 454/25-15 225 ILCS 454/25-25 225 ILCS 454/25-35 225 ILCS 454/30-5 225 ILCS 454/30-15 225 ILCS 454/30-25 225 ILCS 454/10-35 rep. 225 ILCS 454/20-22 rep. 225 ILCS 454/25-37 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Real Estate License Act of 2000 from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2030. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Creates a broker associate license and requires a person to be licensed as a broker associate for at least 2 years to be eligible for a broker license. Changes references to "managing broker" to "managing broker licensee". Creates a named managing broker to mean a managing broker licensee who has supervisory responsibilities for licensees in his or her office and who has been appointed by the sponsoring broker. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to create an online license information portal. Allows the Department to create a commission to study the creation and use of a mandatory, statewide real estate purchase contract form. Provides duties and responsibilities to the Director of Real Estate. Makes changes to provisions concerning applications and requirements for licensure as a leasing agent, broker, and managing broker licensee; the necessity of a license and owner restrictions; exemptions from licensure; examinations; sponsorship; change of address; offices; expiration and renewal of licenses; licensure in another state; continuing education; payment of compensation; employment agreements; advertising; licensees' relationships with consumers and customers; dual agency; unlicensed practice; grounds for discipline; investigations notice and hearing; surrender of license; recovery and collection from the Real Estate Recovery Fund; the Real Estate Coordinator; the Real Estate Research and Education Fund; and licensing of education providers and instructors. Repeals provisions concerning the Real Estate Audit Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 026-000-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
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Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed
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Moved to Suspend Rule 21 Rep. Gregory Harris
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
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Re-assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
Sponsors
- Robert "Bob" Rita · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (29)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yednock, Lance | — | Yea |
| Bennett, Thomas M | — | Not Voting |
| Mazzochi, Deanne M | — | Not Voting |
| Wehrli, Grant | — | Not Voting |
| D'Amico, John C | — | Yea |
| Connor, John | — | Yea |
| Greenwood, LaToya | — | Yea |
| Frese, Randy E | — | Yea |
| Hurley, Frances A | — | Yea |
| Skillicorn, Allen | — | Yea |
| Wheeler, Keith R | — | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Yea |
| John M. Cabello | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2705 do?
- Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 454/1-1 Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.30 5 ILCS 80/4.40 new 225 ILCS 454/1-10 225 ILCS 454/5-3 new 225 ILCS 454/5-5 225 ILCS 454/5-7 225 ILCS 454/5-10 225 ILCS 454/5-15 225 ILCS 454/5-20 225 ILCS 454/5-27 225 ILCS 454/5-27.5 new 225 ILCS 454/5-28 225 ILCS 454/5-32 225 ILCS 454/5-35 225 ILCS 454/5-40 225 ILCS 454/5-41 225 ILCS 454/5-45 225 ILCS 454/5-50 225 ILCS 454/5-60 225 ILCS 454/5-70 225 ILCS 454/5-80 225 ILCS 454/10-5 225 ILCS 454/10-15 225 ILCS 454/10-20 225 ILCS 454/10-30 225 ILCS 454/10-45 225 ILCS 454/10-50 new 225 ILCS 454/10-55 new 225 ILCS 454/10-60 new 225 ILCS 454/15-5 225 ILCS 454/15-10 225 ILCS 454/15-25 225 ILCS 454/15-45 225 ILCS 454/15-50 225 ILCS 454/15-65 225 ILCS 454/15-75 225 ILCS 454/20-10 225 ILCS 454/20-20 225 ILCS 454/20-21 225 ILCS 454/20-23 225 ILCS 454/20-25 225 ILCS 454/20-60 225 ILCS 454/20-64 225 ILCS 454/20-65 225 ILCS 454/20-66 225 ILCS 454/20-67 225 ILCS 454/20-68 225 ILCS 454/20-72 225 ILCS 454/20-85 225 ILCS 454/20-90 225 ILCS 454/25-10 225 ILCS 454/25-13 225 ILCS 454/25-14.5 new 225 ILCS 454/25-15 225 ILCS 454/25-25 225 ILCS 454/25-35 225 ILCS 454/30-5 225 ILCS 454/30-15 225 ILCS 454/30-25 225 ILCS 454/10-35 rep. 225 ILCS 454/20-22 rep. 225 ILCS 454/25-37 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Real Estate License Act of 2000 from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2030. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Creates a broker associate license and requires a person to be licensed as a broker associate for at least 2 years to be eligible for a broker license. Changes references to "managing broker" to "managing broker licensee". Creates a named managing broker to mean a managing broker licensee who has supervisory responsibilities for licensees in his or her office and who has been appointed by the sponsoring broker. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to create an online license information portal. Allows the Department to create a commission to study the creation and use of a mandatory, statewide real estate purchase contract form. Provides duties and responsibilities to the Director of Real Estate. Makes changes to provisions concerning applications and requirements for licensure as a leasing agent, broker, and managing broker licensee; the necessity of a license and owner restrictions; exemptions from licensure; examinations; sponsorship; change of address; offices; expiration and renewal of licenses; licensure in another state; continuing education; payment of compensation; employment agreements; advertising; licensees' relationships with consumers and customers; dual agency; unlicensed practice; grounds for discipline; investigations notice and hearing; surrender of license; recovery and collection from the Real Estate Recovery Fund; the Real Estate Coordinator; the Real Estate Research and Education Fund; and licensing of education providers and instructors. Repeals provisions concerning the Real Estate Audit Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 2705?
- HB 2705 is sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 2705?
- This bill died with 101st 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 2705?
- Track HB 2705 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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