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SB 13 — SOS-INSPECTOR GENERAL
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 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Secretary of State Act. Requires the Secretary of State to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Inspector General. Provides that the Secretary of State may designate the Inspector General and members of the Inspector General's office as peace officers after those persons have completed basic police training. Allows the Inspector General to conduct investigations and make reports concerning fraud, corruption, and mismanagement in the Office of the Secretary of State; subpoena witnesses and evidence necessary to carry out the duties of the Inspector General, within specified limitations; and have direct access to the Secretary of State. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Inspector General is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Prohibits reprisals against employees of the Secretary of State who make complaints to or disclose information to the Inspector General. Requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules establishing requirements for investigations. Provides that any employee of the Secretary of State who is subject to investigation or inquiry by the Inspector General must be informed of his or her right to remain silent and to be represented by a representative of a labor organization. Provides that any employee of the Secretary of State who is subject to investigation or inquiry by the Inspector General must be informed of his or her right to remain silent and to be represented by a representative of a labor organization. Amends the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code. Provides requirements for the qualification of certain employees as inspectors. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
156 added · 157 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill SB 13 includes new language and removes some previous terms. Specifically, it adds phrases that clarify the responsibilities outlined in the legislation, while certain terms that could lead to confusion have been eliminated. This change is important because it helps ensure that the bill is more precise and understandable, making it easier for those affected by it to comprehend their roles and obligations. Clearer language can also help prevent legal disputes and misinterpretations in the future.
093_SB0013SB13 Engrossed LRB093 03483 MKM 03512 b AN ACT concerning the Office of Secretary of State.
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The Secretary of State Merit Employment Code SB13 Engrossed -6- LRB093 03483 MKM 03512 b is amended by changing Section 16 as follows:
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(5) Any person who, as a result of any court order, court approved stipulation or settlement, has any employment or re-employment rights prior to the effective date of this Act shall continue to have such rights after the effective -8- LRB093 03483 MKM 03512 b date of this Act.
SB13 Engrossed -8- LRB093 03483 MKM 03512 b (Source:
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William J. Grunloh
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Forby
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Verschoore
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ricca Slone
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce
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Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Steve Davis
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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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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-001-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2003
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Demuzio
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Second Reading
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Adopted Executive; 012-000-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted Executive; 011-000-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio
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Fiscal Note Filed
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Fiscal Note Requested by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 6, 2003
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Do Pass Executive; 013-000-000
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. James A. DeLeo
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
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Assigned to Executive
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio
Sponsors
- Marlow H. Colvin · Cosponsor
- Michael K. Smith · Cosponsor
- Patrick Verschoore · Cosponsor
- Gary Forby · Cosponsor
- Deborah L. Graham · Cosponsor
- William J. Grunloh · Cosponsor
- III Emil Jones · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (7)
- Marlow H. Colvin
- Michael K. Smith
- Patrick Verschoore
- Gary Forby
- Deborah L. Graham
- William J. Grunloh
- Emil Jones, III Democrat
Not signed on (176)
176 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 49 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Halvorson | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Not Voting |
| Sullivan, D. | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, J. | — | Yea |
| Petka | — | Yea |
| Obama | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Jones, W. | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Shadid | — | Yea |
| Sieben | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Cronin | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| DeLeo | — | Yea |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Geo-Karis | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Winkel | — | Yea |
| Wojcik | — | Yea |
| Woolard | — | Yea |
| Philip | — | Nay |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Rauschenberger | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Ronen | — | Yea |
| Roskam | — | Yea |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| del Valle | — | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 13 do?
- Amends the Secretary of State Act. Requires the Secretary of State to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Inspector General. Provides that the Secretary of State may designate the Inspector General and members of the Inspector General's office as peace officers after those persons have completed basic police training. Allows the Inspector General to conduct investigations and make reports concerning fraud, corruption, and mismanagement in the Office of the Secretary of State; subpoena witnesses and evidence necessary to carry out the duties of the Inspector General, within specified limitations; and have direct access to the Secretary of State. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Inspector General is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Prohibits reprisals against employees of the Secretary of State who make complaints to or disclose information to the Inspector General. Requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules establishing requirements for investigations. Provides that any employee of the Secretary of State who is subject to investigation or inquiry by the Inspector General must be informed of his or her right to remain silent and to be represented by a representative of a labor organization. Provides that any employee of the Secretary of State who is subject to investigation or inquiry by the Inspector General must be informed of his or her right to remain silent and to be represented by a representative of a labor organization. Amends the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code. Provides requirements for the qualification of certain employees as inspectors. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 13?
- SB 13 is sponsored by Marlow H. Colvin, Michael K. Smith, Patrick Verschoore, Gary Forby, Deborah L. Graham, William J. Grunloh, and Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 13?
- This bill died with 93rd 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 13?
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