Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 2918 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WORKFORCE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 98th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Illinois Hazardous Materials Workforce Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency shall develop by rule a curriculum of approved advanced safety training for workers at high hazard facilities. Provides that an owner or operator, as defined in the Act, when contracting for the performance of construction work at the stationary source, shall require that its contractors and any subcontractors use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all onsite work within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades. Provides a penalty for violation of the Act. Creates the Illinois Hazardous Materials Workforce Training Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Makes corresponding changes in the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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The bill creates the Illinois Hazardous Materials Workforce Training Act, establishing training requirements and a special fund for worker safety in high hazard facilities.

  • 30 ILCS 105/5.855

    Sec. 5.855. The Illinois Hazardous Materials Workforce Training Fund.

    Establishes a new fund specifically for hazardous materials workforce training.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Postponed - Labor and Commerce

  4. Postponed - Labor and Commerce

  5. Assigned to Labor and Commerce

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

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

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2918 do?
Creates the Illinois Hazardous Materials Workforce Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency shall develop by rule a curriculum of approved advanced safety training for workers at high hazard facilities. Provides that an owner or operator, as defined in the Act, when contracting for the performance of construction work at the stationary source, shall require that its contractors and any subcontractors use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all onsite work within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades. Provides a penalty for violation of the Act. Creates the Illinois Hazardous Materials Workforce Training Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Makes corresponding changes in the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2918?
SB 2918 is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2918?
This bill died with 98th 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 SB 2918?
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