PREFERENCE HIRING STATE POLICE
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SB 2252 — PREFERENCE HIRING STATE POLICE
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 State Police Act. Provides that preference for the hiring of a Department of State Police officer shall be given to the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, grandson, granddaughter, brother, or sister of a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
53 added · 61 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes in Bill SB 2252 include a clearer definition of "law enforcement officer" and the establishment of a probationary period for new appointees. Now, all new hires will have a 12-month probation period, which can be extended by up to six months if necessary. These updates aim to improve the hiring process and ensure that new officers are adequately assessed before securing their positions, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies.
*LRB10015322SLF30278b* SB2252 100THEngrossed GENERALLRB100 ASSEMBLY15322 StateSLF of30278 Illinoisb andAN 2018ACT SB2252concerning IntroducedState 10/25/2017,government. by Sen.
Antonio Muñoz SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 2610/9 from Ch.
121, par.
307.9 of a Department of State Police officer shall be given to the son, hiring daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, grandson, granddaughter, brother, or sister of a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty.
Effective immediately.
LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b A BILL FOR SB2252 LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b AN ACT concerning State government.
In addition, all persons so certified for appointment shall be of sound mind and body, be of good moral character, be citizens SB2252 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b of the United States, have no criminal records, possess such prerequisites of training, education and experience as the Board may from time to time prescribe, and shall be required to pass successfully such mental and physical tests and examinations as may be prescribed by the Board.
SB2252 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b Preference shall be given in such appointments to persons who have honorably served in the military or naval services of the United States or to the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, grandson, granddaughter, brother, or sister of a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty as defined in Section 2 of the Line of Duty Compensation Act.
In this paragraph, "law enforcement officer" means any person employed by a State, county, municipality, special district, college, unit of government, or any other entity authorized by law to employ peace officers or exercise police authority and who is primarily responsible for the prevention or detection of crime and the enforcement of the laws of this State.
(c) During the 90 days following the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1995, the Director of State Police may SB2252 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b appoint up to 25 persons as State Police officers.
SB2252 - 4 - LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b All appointments under this subsection (c) shall be made from personnel certified by the Board.
This Act takes effect upon SB2252 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 15322 SLF 30278 b becoming law.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2018
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Remains in Personnel & Pensions Committee
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Motion Do Pass - Lost Personnel & Pensions Committee; 004-004-005
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie
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Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
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Arrived in House
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
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Third Reading - Passed; 050-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Muñoz
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Recalled to Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - State Government
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 007-000-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - State Government
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to State Government
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muñoz
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - State Government
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - State Government
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 27, 2018
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - State Government
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1) - Referred to State Government
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Schimpf
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muñoz
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Nybo
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading January 30, 2018
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Do Pass State Government; 006-000-000
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Assigned to State Government
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Antonio Muñoz
Sponsors
- Antonio Muñoz · Cosponsor
- Katie Stuart · Cosponsor
- Deb Conroy · Cosponsor
- Sam Yingling · Cosponsor
- Natalie Phelps Finnie · Cosponsor
- Frances Ann Hurley · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (6)
- Antonio Muñoz
- Katie Stuart Democrat
- Deb Conroy
- Sam Yingling
- Natalie Phelps Finnie
- Frances Ann Hurley
Not signed on (177)
177 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 177 →"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 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bertino-Tarrant | — | Yea |
| Biss | — | Yea |
| Bivins | — | Not Voting |
| Bush | — | Yea |
| McConnaughay | — | Not Voting |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Landek | — | Yea |
| McCann | — | Yea |
| McCarter | — | Yea |
| Mulroe | — | Yea |
| Muñoz | — | Yea |
| Rooney | — | Yea |
| Oberweis | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Hutchinson | — | Yea |
| Cullerton, T. | — | Yea |
| McGuire | — | Not Voting |
| Cullerton | — | Not Voting |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Not Voting |
| Connelly | — | Yea |
| Nybo | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Not Voting |
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Schimpf | — | Not Voting |
| Steans | — | Yea |
| Manar | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Barickman | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt | — | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | 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 M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Weaver | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2252 do?
- Amends the State Police Act. Provides that preference for the hiring of a Department of State Police officer shall be given to the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, grandson, granddaughter, brother, or sister of a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 2252?
- SB 2252 is sponsored by Antonio Muñoz, Katie Stuart (Democrat), Deb Conroy, Sam Yingling, Natalie Phelps Finnie, and Frances Ann Hurley.
- What is the current status of SB 2252?
- This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 2252?
- Track SB 2252 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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