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HB 4762 — GEOLOGISTS-INTERN-MISC

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Summary

Amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. Provides that References in the Act (i) to the Department of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and (ii) to the Director of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes a technical change in the title of Licensed Professional Geologists. Provides for the enrollment with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of Geologist Interns. Adds a provision concerning a quorum of the Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists. Effective immediately.

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The updated version of HB 4762 includes provisions that allow students pursuing a degree in geology to practice under certain supervised conditions, stating that this practice can occur while they are under the guidance of a licensed geologist. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain geological practices related to energy resources and minerals may not need to follow strict reporting requirements, making it easier for unlicensed individuals to engage in these activities. These changes are important because they aim to support the education of future geologists while simplifying regulatory requirements for specific activities, which could encourage more exploration and development in these fields.

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*LRB09517722RAS43797b* HB4762 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB4762 by Rep.
HB4762 Engrossed LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Angelo Saviano SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
See Index Amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act.
Provides that References in the Act (i) to the Department of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and (ii) to the Director of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Makes a technical change in the title of Licensed Professional Geologists.
Provides for the enrollment with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of Geologist Interns.
Adds a provision concerning a quorum of the Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB4762 LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
"Geologist" means an individual who, by reason of his or her knowledge of geology, mathematics, and the physical and life sciences, acquired by education and practical experience as defined by this Act, is capable of practicing the science of HB4762 - 2 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b geology.
"Geologist" means an individual who, by reason of his or her knowledge of geology, mathematics, and the physical and life sciences, acquired by education and practical experience as defined by this Act, is capable of practicing the science of HB4762 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b geology.
A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice professional geology, within the meaning and intent of HB4762 - 3 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b this Act, if that person (i) by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or any other means, represents himself or herself to be a Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or through the use of some title implies that he or she is a Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or is licensed under this Act or (ii) holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform services or work defined in this Act as the practice of professional geology.
A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice professional geology, within the meaning and intent of HB4762 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b this Act, if that person (i) by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or any other means, represents himself or herself to be a Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or through the use of some title implies that he or she is a Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or is licensed under this Act or (ii) holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform services or work defined in this Act as the practice of professional geology.
(iv) the interpretation of geological conditions on the surface and at depth at a specific site on the Earth’s surface for the purpose of determining whether those conditions correspond to a geologic HB4762 - 4 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b map of the site;
(iv) the interpretation of geological conditions on the surface and at depth at a specific site on the Earth’s surface for the purpose of determining whether those conditions correspond to a geologic HB4762 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b map of the site;
Nothing in this Act shall be construed HB4762 - 5 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b to restrict the use of the title "geologist" or similar words by any person engaged in a practice of geology exempted under this Act, provided the person does not hold himself or herself out as being a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist or does not practice professional geology in a manner requiring licensure under this Act.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed HB4762 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b to restrict the use of the title "geologist" or similar words by any person engaged in a practice of geology exempted under this Act, provided the person does not hold himself or herself out as being a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist or does not practice professional geology in a manner requiring licensure under this Act.
(d) The teaching of geology in schools, colleges, or HB4762 - 6 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b universities, as defined by rule.
(d) The teaching of geology in schools, colleges, or HB4762 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b universities, as defined by rule.
(d-5) The practice of professional geology by any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in geology from an accredited college or university as set forth in this Act and by rule, provided that (i) such practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study, (ii) the person is under the supervision of a geologist licensed under this Act, and (iii) the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.
Licensure is not required for the submission and review of reports or documents or the provision of oral or written testimony made under the Well Abandonment Act, the Illinois Oil and Gas Act, the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act, or the Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.
Licensure is not required for the submission and review of reports or documents or the provision of oral or written testimony made under the Well Abandonment HB4762 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Act, the Illinois Oil and Gas Act, the Surface Coal Mining Land Conservation and Reclamation Act, or the Surface-Mined Land Conservation and Reclamation Act.
(h) The practice of architecture as defined in the Illinois HB4762 - 7 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Architecture Practice Act of 1989.
(h) The practice of architecture as defined in the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989.
Individuals practicing geology in Illinois as of the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997 may continue to practice as provided in this Act until the Department has adopted rules implementing this Act.
Individuals practicing geology in Illinois as of the HB4762 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997 may continue to practice as provided in this Act until the Department has adopted rules implementing this Act.
If an application is not filed HB4762 - 8 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b within the 180-day period, the individual must cease the practice of geology at the conclusion of the 180-day period and until the Department acts to grant a license to the individual.
If an application is not filed within the 180-day period, the individual must cease the practice of geology at the conclusion of the 180-day period and until the Department acts to grant a license to the individual.
(b) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke licenses or certificates of enrollment or suspend, place on probation, or reprimand persons licensed or enrolled under this Act, and to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke licenses or certificates of enrollment, or suspend, place on probation, or reprimand persons licensed or enrolled under this Act.
(b) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke licenses or certificates of enrollment or HB4762 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b suspend, place on probation, or reprimand persons licensed or enrolled under this Act, and to refuse to issue or renew or to revoke licenses or certificates of enrollment, or suspend, place on probation, or reprimand persons licensed or enrolled under this Act.
(d) Obtain written recommendations from the Board HB4762 - 9 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b regarding (i) definitions of curriculum content and approval of geological curricula, standards of professional conduct, and formal disciplinary actions and the formulation of rules affecting these matters and (ii) when petitioned by the applicant, opinions regarding the qualifications of applicants for licensing or enrolling.
(d) Obtain written recommendations from the Board regarding (i) definitions of curriculum content and approval of geological curricula, standards of professional conduct, and formal disciplinary actions and the formulation of rules affecting these matters and (ii) when petitioned by the applicant, opinions regarding the qualifications of applicants for licensing or enrolling.
(a) The Director shall appoint a Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists which shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director.
HB4762 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (a) The Director shall appoint a Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists which shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director.
In addition, the State Geologist or his or her designated representative, shall be an HB4762 - 10 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b advisory, non-voting member of the Board.
In addition, the State Geologist or his or her designated representative, shall be an advisory, non-voting member of the Board.
Thereafter, voting members shall be appointed for 4-year terms.
HB4762 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Thereafter, voting members shall be appointed for 4-year terms.
(h) Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be HB4762 - 11 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
(h) Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
(n) The Board may make recommendations on matters relating to continuing education of Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologists, including the number of hours necessary for license renewal, waivers for those unable to meet that requirement, and acceptable course content.
(n) The Board may make recommendations on matters relating to continuing education of Licensed Professional Geologists HB4762 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b licensed professional geologists, including the number of hours necessary for license renewal, waivers for those unable to meet that requirement, and acceptable course content.
(o) A majority of Board members currently appointed constitutes a quorum.
(o) A majority of Board members constitutes a quorum.
A quorum is required for all Board HB4762 - 12 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b decisions.
A quorum is required for all Board decisions.
All applications shall contain the information that, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant to take the examination on the theory and fundamentals of the science of geology and be enrolled as a Geologist Intern.
All applications shall contain the information that, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the HB4762 Engrossed - 13 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b qualifications of the applicant to take the examination on the theory and fundamentals of the science of geology and be enrolled as a Geologist Intern.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) HB4762 - 13 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Sec.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
The examination for Professional Geologist licensure examinations shall be be a 2-part exam, with one part of a character to fairly testing test an applicant’s qualifications to practice professional geology and knowledge of the theory and practice of the science of geology, including subjects that are generally taught in curricula of accredited colleges and universities, and the other part fairly testing the applicant’s knowledge of the practical application and practice of the theory and science of geology.
The examination for Professional Geologist licensure examinations shall be a 2-part exam, with one part of a character to fairly testing test an applicant’s qualifications to practice professional geology and knowledge of the theory and practice of the science of geology, including subjects that are generally taught in curricula of accredited colleges and universities, and the other part fairly testing the applicant’s knowledge of the practical application and practice of the theory and science of geology.
(b) Applicants who are required to take an examination for examinations shall pay, either to the Department or to the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of providing the examination.
(b) Applicants who are required to take an examination for examinations shall pay, either to the Department or to the HB4762 Engrossed - 14 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of providing the examination.
HB4762 - 14 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (c) If the applicant neglects, fails, or refuses to take a required an examination or fails to pass a required an examination for a license under this Act within 3 years after filing an application, the application shall be denied.
(c) If the applicant neglects, fails, or refuses to take a required an examination or fails to pass a required an examination for a license under this Act within 3 years after filing an application, the application shall be denied.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/50) HB4762 Engrossed - 15 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
(1) The applicant has completed an application form and HB4762 - 15 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b paid submitted the required fees.
(1) The applicant has completed an application form and paid submitted the required fees.
(4) The applicant has a documented record of a minimum of 4 years of professional experience, obtained after completion of the education requirements specified in this Section, in geologic or directly related work, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of such work upon licensure as a Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or such specialty of professional geology that the Board may recommend and the Department may recognize.
(4) The applicant has a documented record of a minimum of 4 years of professional experience, obtained after completion of the education requirements specified in this HB4762 Engrossed - 16 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Section, in geologic or directly related work, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of such work upon licensure as a Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or such specialty of professional geology that the Board may recommend and the Department may recognize.
The Department may require evidence acceptable to it that up to 2 years of HB4762 - 16 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b professional experience have been gained under the supervision of a person licensed under this Act or similar Acts in any other state, or under the supervision of others who, in the opinion of the Department, are qualified to have responsible charge of geological work under this Act.
The Department may require evidence acceptable to it that up to 2 years of professional experience have been gained under the supervision of a person licensed under this Act or similar Acts in any other state, or under the supervision of others who, in the opinion of the Department, are qualified to have responsible charge of geological work under this Act.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/51 new) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/51 new) HB4762 Engrossed - 17 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
HB4762 - 17 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (2) The applicant has (i) earned a degree in geology from an accredited college or university, as established by rule, with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of course credits in geology, of which 24 semester or 36 quarter hours are in upper level courses or (ii) is in the final semester of a program leading to a degree as set forth in item (i) of this subparagraph (2).
(2) The applicant has (i) earned a degree in geology from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of course credits in geology, of which 24 semester or 36 quarter hours are in upper level courses or (ii) is in the final semester of a program leading to a degree as set forth in item (i) of this subparagraph (2).
however, the life of a certificate of enrollment issued under this Section may not extend past a period of 10 years and shall automatically and permanently expire upon the end of the 10-year period if the enrollee fails to apply for and successfully meet the requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Geologist, including the successful passage of the that part of the Licensed Professional Geologist examination that fairly tests the practical application and practice of the science of geology, HB4762 - 18 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b as set forth in Section 45 of this Act.
however, the life of a certificate of enrollment issued under this Section may not extend past a HB4762 Engrossed - 18 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b period of 10 years and shall automatically and permanently expire upon the end of the 10-year period if the enrollee fails to apply for and successfully meet the requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Geologist, including the successful passage of that part of the Licensed Professional Geologist examination that fairly tests the practical application and practice of the science of geology, as set forth in Section 45 of this Act.
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(d) 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 HB4762 Engrossed - 19 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b 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 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.
(b) All preliminary, draft, and final geologic reports, documents, permits, affidavits, maps, boring logs, sections or other records offered to the public and prepared or issued by or under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist shall include the full name, signature, and license number of the licensee, and the date of license expiration of the person who prepared the document or under whose supervision it was prepared, and an impression of the licensee’s seal, in accordance with rules issued by the Department.
(b) All preliminary, draft, and final geologic reports, documents, permits, affidavits, maps, boring logs, sections or other records offered to the public and prepared or issued by or under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist shall include the full name, signature, and license number of the licensee, and the date of license expiration of the person who prepared the document or under whose supervision it was prepared, and an impression of the licensee’s seal, in accordance with rules issued by the HB4762 Engrossed - 20 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Department.
(c) The Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who has contract responsibility shall seal a cover sheet of the professional work products and those individual portions of the professional work products for which HB4762 - 19 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b the Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist is legally and professionally responsible.
(c) The Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who has contract responsibility shall seal a cover sheet of the professional work products and those individual portions of the professional work products for which the Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist is legally and professionally responsible.
A Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who signs and seals professional work products is not responsible for damage caused by subsequent changes to or uses of those professional work products, if the subsequent changes or uses, including changes or uses made by State or local government agencies, are not authorized or approved by the Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who originally signed and HB4762 - 20 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b sealed the professional work products.
A Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who signs and seals professional work products is not responsible for damage caused HB4762 Engrossed - 21 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b by subsequent changes to or uses of those professional work products, if the subsequent changes or uses, including changes or uses made by State or local government agencies, are not authorized or approved by the Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who originally signed and sealed the professional work products.
The Department shall establish by rule the conditions for the reinstatement of a certificate of enrollment of a Geologist Intern whose enrollment has lapsed through non-payment of the required fees.
However, any Professional Geologist or Geologist Intern professional geologist whose license expired while he or she was (i) on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or called into service or training by the State militia or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his or her professional geologist license or certificate renewed, reinstated, or restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if within 2 years after termination of the HB4762 Engrossed - 22 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b service, training, or education the Professional Geologist or Geologist Intern professional geologist furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence of service, training, or education and it has been terminated under honorable conditions.
However, any Professional Geologist or Geologist Intern professional geologist whose license expired while he or she was (i) on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or called into service or training by the State militia or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his or her professional geologist license or certificate renewed, reinstated, or restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if within 2 years after termination of the service, training, or education the Professional Geologist or Geologist Intern professional geologist furnishes the HB4762 - 21 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Department with satisfactory evidence of service, training, or education and it has been terminated under honorable conditions.
12-30-97.) (225 ILCS 745/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) HB4762 - 22 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Sec.
12-30-97.) HB4762 Engrossed - 23 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (225 ILCS 745/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50.
Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which HB4762 Engrossed - 24 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50.
The fines HB4762 - 23 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed or unenrolled practice or practice on a nonrenewed license or certificate of enrollment.
The fines imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed or unenrolled practice or practice on a nonrenewed license or certificate of enrollment.
1-1-02.) (225 ILCS 745/80) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
1-1-02.) (225 ILCS 745/80) HB4762 Engrossed - 25 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
HB4762 - 24 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action as the Department may deem appropriate, including fines not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, with regard to any license or certificate of enrollment for any one or combination of the following:
(a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action as the Department may deem appropriate, including fines not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, with regard to any license or certificate of enrollment for any one or combination of the following:
(8) Failing, within 60 days, to provide information in response to a written request made by the Department.
(8) Failing, within 60 days, to provide information in HB4762 Engrossed - 26 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b response to a written request made by the Department.
(9) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or HB4762 - 25 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
(9) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
(15) Physical illness, including but not limited to, deterioration through the aging process, or loss of motor skill that results in the inability to practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
(15) Physical illness, including but not limited to, deterioration through the aging process, or loss of motor HB4762 Engrossed - 27 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b skill that results in the inability to practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
HB4762 - 26 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (16) Solicitation of professional services other than permitted advertising.
(16) Solicitation of professional services other than permitted advertising.
(22) Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for, or procuring, a license or certificate of enrollment under this Act or in connection with applying for renewal of a license or certificate of enrollment under this Act.
(22) Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for, or procuring, a license or certificate of enrollment under HB4762 Engrossed - 28 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b this Act or in connection with applying for renewal of a license or certificate of enrollment under this Act.
HB4762 - 27 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (23) Cheating on or attempting to subvert the licensing or enrollment examination administered under this Act.
(23) Cheating on or attempting to subvert the licensing or enrollment examination administered under this Act.
Upon the filing of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation.
Upon the filing of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may HB4762 Engrossed - 29 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation.
If HB4762 - 28 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court.
If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/90) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) HB4762 - 29 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Sec.
7-1-96.) HB4762 Engrossed - 30 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (225 ILCS 745/90) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
In case the person, after receiving the notice, fails to file an answer, his or her license may, in the discretion of the Department, be suspended, HB4762 - 30 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b revoked, placed on probationary status, or the Department may take whatever disciplinary action considered proper, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person’s practice or the imposition of a fine, without a hearing, if the act or acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for that action under this Act.
In case the person, HB4762 Engrossed - 31 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b after receiving the notice, fails to file an answer, his or her license may, in the discretion of the Department, be suspended, revoked, placed on probationary status, or the Department may take whatever disciplinary action considered proper, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person’s practice or the imposition of a fine, without a hearing, if the act or acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for that action under this Act.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/110) HB4762 Engrossed - 32 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
At the conclusion HB4762 - 31 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b of the hearing, the Board shall present to the Director a written report of its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall present to the Director a written report of its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations.
The report of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of the Board shall be the basis for the Department’s order refusing to issue, restore, or renew a license or certificate of enrollment, or otherwise disciplining a licensee or enrollee.
The report of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of the Board shall be the basis for the Department’s order refusing to issue, restore, or renew a license or certificate of enrollment, or otherwise HB4762 Engrossed - 33 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b disciplining a licensee or enrollee.
If the Director disagrees with the recommendations of the Board, the Director may issue HB4762 - 32 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b an order in contravention of the Board recommendations.
If the Director disagrees with the recommendations of the Board, the Director may issue an order in contravention of the Board recommendations.
If no motion for rehearing is filed, then upon the expiration of the time specified for filing such a motion, or if a motion for rehearing is denied, then upon denial, the Director may enter an order in accordance with recommendations of the Board except as provided in Section 120 of this Act.
If no motion for rehearing is filed, then upon the expiration of the time specified for filing such a motion, or if a motion for rehearing is denied, then upon denial, the HB4762 Engrossed - 34 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b Director may enter an order in accordance with recommendations of the Board except as provided in Section 120 of this Act.
If HB4762 - 33 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b the applicant, or licensee, or enrollee orders from the reporting service and pays for a transcript of the record within the time for filing a motion for rehearing, the 20-day period within which a motion may be filed shall commence upon the delivery of the transcript to the applicant , or licensee, or enrollee.
If the applicant, or licensee, or enrollee orders from the reporting service and pays for a transcript of the record within the time for filing a motion for rehearing, the 20-day period within which a motion may be filed shall commence upon the delivery of the transcript to the applicant, or licensee, or enrollee.
The Director has the authority to appoint any attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois to serve as the hearing officer in any action for refusal to issue, restore, or renew a license or certificate of enrollment or to discipline a licensee or enrollee.
The Director has the authority to appoint any attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois to serve as the hearing officer in any action for refusal to issue, restore, or renew a license or HB4762 Engrossed - 35 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b certificate of enrollment or to discipline a licensee or enrollee.
The hearing officer has full authority to conduct the HB4762 - 34 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b hearing.
The hearing officer has full authority to conduct the hearing.
At any time after the suspension or revocation of a license or certificate of enrollment, the Department may restore it to the licensee or enrollee, upon the written recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and a hearing the Board determines that restoration is not in the public interest.
At any time after the suspension or revocation of a license or certificate of enrollment, the Department may restore it to the licensee or enrollee, upon the written recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and a hearing the Board HB4762 Engrossed - 36 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b determines that restoration is not in the public interest.
7-1-96.) HB4762 - 35 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (225 ILCS 745/140) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
7-1-96.) (225 ILCS 745/140) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016) Sec.
In the event that the Director summarily suspends the license of a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist without a hearing, a hearing must be commenced within 30 days after the suspension has occurred and concluded as expeditiously as practical.
In the event that the Director summarily suspends the license of a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist without a hearing, a HB4762 Engrossed - 37 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b hearing must be commenced within 30 days after the suspension has occurred and concluded as expeditiously as practical.
HB4762 - 36 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b (Source:
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(4) The practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice professional geology in Illinois without a license as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist.
(4) The practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice professional geology in Illinois without a license as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed HB4762 Engrossed - 38 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b professional geologist.
Each day of practicing professional geology or attempting to practice HB4762 - 37 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b professional geology, and each instance of offering to practice professional geology, without a license as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist constitutes a separate offense.
Each day of practicing professional geology or attempting to practice professional geology, and each instance of offering to practice professional geology, without a license as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist constitutes a separate offense.
HB4762 - 38 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance 225 ILCS 745/15 225 ILCS 745/17 new 225 ILCS 745/20 225 ILCS 745/25 225 ILCS 745/30 225 ILCS 745/35 225 ILCS 745/40 225 ILCS 745/45 225 ILCS 745/50 225 ILCS 745/51 new 225 ILCS 745/60 225 ILCS 745/65 225 ILCS 745/70 225 ILCS 745/75 225 ILCS 745/80 225 ILCS 745/85 225 ILCS 745/90 225 ILCS 745/105 225 ILCS 745/110 225 ILCS 745/115 225 ILCS 745/120 225 ILCS 745/125 225 ILCS 745/135 HB4762 - 39 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b 225 ILCS 745/140 225 ILCS 745/145 225 ILCS 745/160
HB4762 Engrossed - 39 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance 225 ILCS 745/15 225 ILCS 745/17 new 225 ILCS 745/20 225 ILCS 745/25 225 ILCS 745/30 225 ILCS 745/35 225 ILCS 745/40 225 ILCS 745/45 225 ILCS 745/50 225 ILCS 745/51 new 225 ILCS 745/60 225 ILCS 745/65 225 ILCS 745/70 225 ILCS 745/75 225 ILCS 745/80 225 ILCS 745/85 225 ILCS 745/90 225 ILCS 745/105 225 ILCS 745/110 225 ILCS 745/115 225 ILCS 745/120 225 ILCS 745/125 225 ILCS 745/135 HB4762 Engrossed - 40 - LRB095 17722 RAS 43797 b 225 ILCS 745/140 225 ILCS 745/145 225 ILCS 745/160
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado

  3. Referred to Rules

  4. First Reading

  5. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading May 14, 2008

  7. Arrive in Senate

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-001-000

  9. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

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

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

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Environment & Energy Committee; 013-000-000

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Environment & Energy Committee

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

  17. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano

  20. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008

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

  22. Second Reading - Short Debate

  23. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  24. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environment & Energy Committee; 016-000-000

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

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

  27. Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee

  28. Referred to Rules Committee

  29. First Reading

  30. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 1 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 96108
Republican 4000
Democrat 7002
Total 1071010
% of votes cast 91%1%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jefferies — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Lyons — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Munson — Yea
Myers — Yea
Riley — Yea
Soto — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Wait — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Howard — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Mulligan — Not Voting
Bradley, Richard — Not Voting
Watson — Not Voting
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Washington — Not Voting
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunn — Not Voting
Fortner — Nay
Gordon — Not Voting
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Not Voting
Osmond — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4762 do?
Amends the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. Provides that References in the Act (i) to the Department of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and (ii) to the Director of Professional Regulation are deemed to be references to the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes a technical change in the title of Licensed Professional Geologists. Provides for the enrollment with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of Geologist Interns. Adds a provision concerning a quorum of the Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4762?
HB 4762 is sponsored by Angelo Saviano and Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4762?
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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