Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2736 — ENGINEERING- NO WRITTEN EXAMS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 died with 98th 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.

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Summary

Amends the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989, and the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989. Provides that certain examinations under the Acts be defined by rule rather than 8-hour written examinations. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 26 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill SB 2736 remove specific references to required 8-hour written examinations for certain professional engineering and land surveying certifications. Instead, the bill now allows for these examinations to be defined by rules set by regulatory authorities. This adjustment is significant because it could lead to more flexible testing methods that better accommodate different learning styles and improvements in assessment technology, ultimately making it easier for aspiring professionals to become certified.

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*LRB09815341ZMM50370b* SB2736 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2014 SB2736 Introduced 1/28/2014, by Sen.
SB2736 Engrossed LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Iris Y.
Martinez SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 325/10 from Ch.
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5210 ILCS 325/11 from Ch.
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5211 ILCS 330/11 from Ch.
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3261 ILCS 340/11 from Ch.
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6611 Amends the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989, and the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989.
Provides that certain examinations under the Acts be defined by rule rather than 8-hour written examinations.
Effective immediately.
LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b A BILL FOR SB2736 LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Upon submitting an application with proof of passing both examinations, the applicant, if otherwise qualified, shall be granted a license to practice professional engineering in this SB2736 - 2 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b State;
Upon submitting an application with proof of passing both examinations, the applicant, if otherwise qualified, shall be granted a license to practice professional engineering in this SB2736 Engrossed - 2 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b State;
If the applicant passes that examination and submits evidence to the Board that meets the experience qualification of subsection (a) or (b) of this Section, the applicant, if otherwise qualified, shall be granted a license to practice professional SB2736 - 3 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b engineering in this State.
If the applicant passes that examination and submits evidence to the Board that meets the experience qualification of subsection (a) or (b) of this Section, the applicant, if otherwise qualified, shall be granted a license to practice professional SB2736 Engrossed - 3 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b engineering in this State.
or (b) An applicant in the last year of an approved engineering curriculum who passes an a nominal 8-hour written examination in the fundamentals of engineering as defined by rule and furnishes proof that the applicant graduated within a 12 month period following the examination shall be enrolled as SB2736 - 4 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b an engineer intern, if the applicant is otherwise qualified;
or (b) An applicant in the last year of an approved engineering curriculum who passes an a nominal 8-hour written examination in the fundamentals of engineering as defined by rule and furnishes proof that the applicant graduated within a 12 month period following the examination shall be enrolled as SB2736 Engrossed - 4 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b an engineer intern, if the applicant is otherwise qualified;
The SB2736 - 5 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b substance and form of the examination shall be as recommended and approved by the Board.
The SB2736 Engrossed - 5 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b substance and form of the examination shall be as recommended and approved by the Board.
86-987.) SB2736 - 6 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b Section 15.
86-987.) SB2736 Engrossed - 6 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b Section 15.
SB2736 - 7 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b (b) The applicant, if a structural engineer applicant, has met the minimum standards for licensure as a structural engineer, which are as follows:
SB2736 Engrossed - 7 - LRB098 15341 ZMM 50370 b (b) The applicant, if a structural engineer applicant, has met the minimum standards for licensure as a structural engineer, which are as follows:
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  4. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 007-004-000

  5. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  8. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 007-004-000

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

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

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  16. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 30, 2014

  17. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2014

  18. Assigned to Executive Committee

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Madigan

  22. Arrived in House

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 052-000-000

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2014

  25. Second Reading

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2014

  27. Do Pass Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000

  28. Assigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions

  29. Referred to Assignments

  30. First Reading

  31. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

Sponsors

  • Iris Y. Martinez · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Iris Y. Martinez

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37006
Democrat 12001
Republican 3000
Total 52007
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
LaHood — Yea
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Not Voting
Trotter — Not Voting
Dillard — Not Voting
Duffy — Not Voting
Kotowski — Yea
Landek — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Not Voting
Mulroe — Yea
Noland — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Harris — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Eva-Dina Delgado 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
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2736 do?
Amends the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989, the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989, and the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989. Provides that certain examinations under the Acts be defined by rule rather than 8-hour written examinations. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2736?
SB 2736 is sponsored by Iris Y. Martinez.
What is the current status of SB 2736?
This bill died with 98th 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 2736?
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