Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 474 — GENERAL BLDG CONTRACTR LICENSE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the General Building Contractor Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure and regulation of general building contractors and specialty contractors by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Creates the General Building Contractor Licensing Board. Sets forth provisions concerning powers and duties of the Board, exemptions from the Act, application procedures and qualifications, license expiration, renewal, and restoration, grounds for disciplinary action, penalties for violation of the Act, administrative procedures, and other requirements. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to repeal the General Building Contractor Licensing Act on January 1, 2018. Effective January 1, 2008.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

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

  4. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Re-Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007

  6. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007

  7. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007

  8. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  9. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Recommends Be Adopted - Lost Registration and Regulation Committee; 008-008-000

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Rules Refers to Registration and Regulation Committee

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules Committee

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Registration and Regulation Committee

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. James H. Meyer

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  26. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  27. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 021-000-001

  28. House Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote

  29. House Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee

  30. Remains in Registration and Regulation Committee

  31. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote

  32. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote

  33. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee

  34. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee

  35. Re-assigned to Registration and Regulation Committee

  36. Assigned to Executive Committee

  37. Referred to Rules Committee

  38. First Reading

  39. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

Sponsors

  • Jack D. Franks · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jack D. Franks

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 474 do?
Creates the General Building Contractor Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure and regulation of general building contractors and specialty contractors by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Creates the General Building Contractor Licensing Board. Sets forth provisions concerning powers and duties of the Board, exemptions from the Act, application procedures and qualifications, license expiration, renewal, and restoration, grounds for disciplinary action, penalties for violation of the Act, administrative procedures, and other requirements. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to repeal the General Building Contractor Licensing Act on January 1, 2018. Effective January 1, 2008.
Who sponsors HB 474?
HB 474 is sponsored by Jack D. Franks.
What is the current status of HB 474?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 474?
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