Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 4367 — WTR WELL CNSTRCT-CLSD LOOP SYS

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Water Well Construction Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2009, the Department of Public Health shall issue permits for the construction and modification of closed loop well systems and shall require a one-time permit fee, which may not exceed $100. Sets forth the purposes for which water well and closed loop well system construction permit fees shall be used. Provides for the certification and registration of closed loop contractors by the Department. Amends the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's License Act to make a technical and a related change. Effective July 1, 2008.

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The amendments to Bill HB 4367 introduce new sections focused on the certification of closed loop contractors, allowing the Department of Public Health to issue certificates to those who pass a certification exam. This means that starting January 1, 2009, contractors will need to meet certain qualifications to work with closed loop well systems, which helps ensure safety and professionalism in this area. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a one-time permit fee for the construction of these systems, aimed at funding necessary regulatory oversight. This change is significant as it establishes a clear process for certification and regulation, ultimately promoting safer construction practices for water well systems.

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*LRB09516725RAS42759b* HB4367 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB4367 by Rep.
HB4367 Engrossed LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Michael Tryon SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 345/6 from Ch.
111, par.
7107 ILCS 345/13 from Ch.
111, par.
7114 ILCS 30/3 from Ch.
111 1/2, par.
116.113 ILCS 30/5 from Ch.
111 1/2, par.
116.115 ILCS 30/6 from Ch.
111 1/2, par.
116.116 ILCS 30/9.1 new ILCS 30/9.2 new Amends the Illinois Water Well Construction Code.
Provides that beginning January 1, 2009, the Department of Public Health shall issue permits for the construction and modification of closed loop well systems and shall require a one-time permit fee, which may not exceed $100.
Sets forth the purposes for which water well and closed loop well system construction permit fees shall be used.
Provides for the certification and registration of closed loop contractors by the Department.
Amends the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor’s License Act to make a technical and a related change.
Effective July 1, 2008.
LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB4367 LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
HB4367 - 2 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (a) preparing subject matter for continuing education sessions, examinations to test the knowledge and skills of applicants for certification in the construction, installation, and repair of closed loop wells, and examinations to test the knowledge and skills of applicants for license in the construction, installation and repair of water wells, well pumps, water pressure storage tanks, connecting piping and related appurtenances, including proper sealing of abandoned water wells, and the rules and regulations of the Department promulgated pursuant to the Illinois Pump Installation Code Law and the Illinois Water Well Construction Code Law;
HB4367 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (a) preparing subject matter for continuing education sessions, examinations to test the knowledge and skills of applicants for certification in the construction, installation, and repair of closed loop wells, and examinations to test the knowledge and skills of applicants for license in the construction, installation and repair of water wells, well pumps, water pressure storage tanks, connecting piping and related appurtenances, including proper sealing of abandoned water wells, and the rules and regulations of the Department promulgated pursuant to the Illinois Pump Installation Code Law and the Illinois Water Well Construction Code Law;
and HB4367 - 3 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (g) performing such other duties from time to time prescribed by the Director.
and HB4367 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (g) performing such other duties from time to time prescribed by the Director.
The fee to be paid by an applicant for restoration of a HB4367 - 4 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b water well contractor’s license or water well pump installation contractor’s license which has lapsed more than three years is $150.
The fee to be paid by an applicant for restoration of a HB4367 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b water well contractor’s license or water well pump installation contractor’s license which has lapsed more than three years is $150.
The Illinois Water Well Construction Code is amended by changing Sections 3, 5, and 6 and by adding Sections 9.1 and 9.2 as follows:
The Illinois Water Well Construction Code is amended by changing Sections 3 and 5 and by adding Sections 9.1 and 9.2 as follows:
HB4367 - 5 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (b) "Department" means the Department of Public Health.
HB4367 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (b) "Department" means the Department of Public Health.
HB4367 - 6 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (i) "Monitoring well" means a water well intended for the purpose of determining groundwater quality or quantity.
HB4367 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b (i) "Monitoring well" means a water well intended for the purpose of determining groundwater quality or quantity.
The Department has general supervision and authority over the location, construction and modification of water wells, HB4367 - 7 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b closed loop wells and monitoring wells and for the administration of this Act.
The Department has general supervision and authority over the location, construction and modification of water wells, HB4367 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b closed loop wells and monitoring wells and for the administration of this Act.
86-843.) (415 ILCS 30/6) (from Ch.
111 1/2, par.
116.116) Sec.
6.
Rules and regulations.
The Department shall adopt and amend rules and regulations reasonably necessary to effectuate the policy declared by this Act.
Such rules and regulations shall provide criteria for the proper location and construction of any water well, closed loop well or monitoring well and shall, no later than January 1, 1988, provide for the issuance of permits for the construction and operation of water wells other than community public water systems, closed loop wells and monitoring wells.
The Department shall by regulation require a one time fee, not to exceed $100, for permits for HB4367 - 8 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b construction of water wells and for permits for the construction of closed loop well systems.
Water well and closed loop well system construction permit fees shall be for the purpose of reviewing the water well or closed loop well system permit application and for the issuance of the permit issued under the authority of this Act.
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The Department shall establish the time and schedule of the closed loop contractor’s exam and the qualifications for the closed loop contractor’s certification by rule.
The Department shall HB4367 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b collect a $50 fee for the closed loop contractor’s qualification exam.
The Department shall collect a fee for the closed loop contractor’s qualification exam, the amount of which shall be established by rule.
The Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor Licensing Board, established under the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor’s License Act, shall advise and aid the Department in preparing subject matter for the closed loop contractor’s certification exam.
The Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor Licensing Board, established under the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor’s License Act, HB4367 - 9 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b shall advise and aid the Department in preparing subject matter for the closed loop contractor’s certification exam.
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Notwithstanding any other rulemaking authority that may exist, neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any authority to make or promulgate rules to implement or enforce the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly.
If, however, the Governor believes that rules are necessary to implement or enforce the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the Governor may suggest rules to the General Assembly by filing them with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate and by requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact those suggested rules into law, or take any other appropriate action in the General Assembly’s discretion.
Nothing contained in this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly shall be interpreted to grant rulemaking authority under any other HB4367 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b Illinois statute where such authority is not otherwise explicitly given.
For the purposes of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, "rules" is given the meaning contained in Section 1-70 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, and "agency" and "agency head" are given the meanings contained in Sections 1-20 and 1-25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to the extent that such definitions apply to agencies or agency heads under the jurisdiction of the Governor.
All applications filed for registration under this Section on or after November 1, 2010 must be accompanied by verification of the certification of the applicant by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association or a successor organization as a HB4367 - 10 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b closed loop contractor and proof of certification under Section 9.1 of this Act.
All applications filed for registration under this Section on or after November 1, 2010 must be accompanied by verification of HB4367 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b the certification of the applicant by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association or a successor organization as a closed loop contractor and proof of certification under Section 9.1 of this Act.
The Department shall collect annual registration fees in an amount established by the Department by rule.
The Department shall collect an annual registration fee of $25.
Notwithstanding any other rulemaking authority that may exist, neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any authority to make or promulgate rules to implement or enforce the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly.
If, however, the Governor believes that rules are necessary to implement or enforce the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the Governor may suggest rules to the General Assembly by filing them with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate and by requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact those suggested rules into law, or take any other appropriate action in the General Assembly’s discretion.
Nothing contained in this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly shall be interpreted to grant rulemaking authority under any other Illinois statute where such authority is not otherwise explicitly given.
For the purposes of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, "rules" is given the meaning contained in Section 1-70 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, and "agency" and "agency head" are given the HB4367 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 16725 RAS 42759 b meanings contained in Sections 1-20 and 1-25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to the extent that such definitions apply to agencies or agency heads under the jurisdiction of the Governor.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2008.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee

  3. Referred to Rules

  4. First Reading

  5. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 17, 2008

  7. Arrive in Senate

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 091-024-000

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

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

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Tryon

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

  18. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Second Reading - Short Debate

  21. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  22. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environment & Energy Committee; 018-001-000

  23. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Environment & Energy Committee; by Voice Vote

  24. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Environment & Energy Committee

  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

  26. Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee

  27. Referred to Rules Committee

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Tryon

Sponsors

  • Michael Tryon · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael Tryon

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 91 Yea · 24 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 831903
Republican 1300
Democrat 7200
Total 912403
% of votes cast 77%20%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jefferson — Nay
Lang — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Reitz — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Winters — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Howard — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Golar — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Munson — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Myers — Nay
Phelps — Nay
Poe — Yea
Hernandez — Nay
Watson — Not Voting
Wait — Nay
Washington — Not Voting
Younge — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dugan — Nay
Flider — Nay
Franks — Not Voting
Froehlich — Nay
Jefferies — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Pritchard — Nay
Ramey — Nay
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Krause — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Cole — Nay
Coladipietro — Nay
Coulson — Nay
Molaro — Yea
Gordon — Nay
Chapa LaVia — Nay
Fred Crespo Democrat Nay
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Nay
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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What does HB 4367 do?
Amends the Illinois Water Well Construction Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2009, the Department of Public Health shall issue permits for the construction and modification of closed loop well systems and shall require a one-time permit fee, which may not exceed $100. Sets forth the purposes for which water well and closed loop well system construction permit fees shall be used. Provides for the certification and registration of closed loop contractors by the Department. Amends the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's License Act to make a technical and a related change. Effective July 1, 2008.
Who sponsors HB 4367?
HB 4367 is sponsored by Michael Tryon.
What is the current status of HB 4367?
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.
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