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 Bill Status of HB2747  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  FOIA-ELECTRONIC REQUESTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Fred Crespo - Patricia R. Bellock - Jack D. Franks - David Harris - Michael W. Tryon, Katherine Cloonen, Dennis M. Reboletti, Ron Sandack, Kelly Burke, Dwight Kay, David R. Leitch, Linda Chapa LaVia, David McSweeney, Carol A. Sente, Jeanne M Ives, JoAnn D. Osmond, John M. Cabello, C.D. Davidsmeyer, Sandra M. Pihos, Raymond Poe, Rich Brauer, Darlene J. Senger, Kay Hatcher, William Davis, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr., Frances Ann Hurley, Sam Yingling, Sara Feigenholtz, Norine Hammond and Anna Moeller

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Dan Kotowski - Pamela J. Althoff - Michael E. Hastings - Andy Manar)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  7/16/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0706

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/3from Ch. 116, par. 203


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body that employs on a part-time, full-time, or contractual basis 5 or more employees shall respond to any request for inspection or copies that is made by electronic mail.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
5 ILCS 140/4from Ch. 116, par. 204

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Authorizes written FOIA requests to be submitted to a public body by electronic mail. Requires each public body to post an email address where requests for public records may be directed.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
5 ILCS 140/3
5 ILCS 140/4
Adds reference to:
New Act
20 ILCS 3005/2from Ch. 127, par. 412
20 ILCS 3005/2.8 new
20 ILCS 3005/2.9 new
20 ILCS 3005/2.10 new
30 ILCS 705/4.2 rep.
30 ILCS 705/15.1 new
30 ILCS 705/16 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for State and federal pass-through awards to non-federal entities. Provides that on or before July 1, 2015, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, with the advice and technical assistance of the Illinois Single Audit Commission, shall adopt rules which adopt the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200. Provides for the following: (1) the adoption of federal rules applicable to grants; (2) conflicts of interest; (3) mandatory disclosures; (4) supplemental rules; (5) applicability of the Act; (6) State grant-making agency responsibilities; (7) responsibilities of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit; (8) audit requirements; (9) review date; (10) State agency implementation; (11) State program exceptions; and (12) an annual report that demonstrates the efficiencies, cost savings, and reduction in fraud, waste, and abuse as a result of the implementation of the Act. Repeals the Act 5 years after the effective date of the Act. Provides that on and after July 1, 2015, in the event of a conflict between the Grant Funds Recovery Act and the provisions of the Act, the Act shall prevail; makes a corresponding change in the Grant Funds Recovery Act. Further amends the Grant Funds Recovery Act and re-creates the Illinois Single Audit Commission with changes. Amends the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act to create the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/21/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deborah Conroy
  2/21/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/21/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
  3/4/2013HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
  3/8/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katherine Cloonen
  3/12/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deborah Conroy
  3/12/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/13/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 016-002-000
  3/14/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/22/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 082-026-000
  3/22/2013SenateArrive in Senate
  3/22/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2013
  4/30/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
  5/1/2013SenateFirst Reading
  5/1/2013SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/1/2013SenateAssigned to Executive
  5/9/2013SenateDo Pass Executive; 009-002-001
  5/9/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2013
  5/22/2013SenateSecond Reading
  5/22/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2013
  5/24/2013SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2013
  5/31/2013SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Dan Kotowski
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Executive
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive
  7/8/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As November 7, 2013
  8/9/2013SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  8/9/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Re-referred to Assignments; 3-9(b)
  10/23/2013SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Kwame Raoul
  10/23/2013SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  10/23/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 5, 2013
  11/5/2013SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
  11/5/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  11/5/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  1/3/2014SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/29/2014SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  1/29/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 4, 2014
  5/23/2014SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2014
  5/26/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski
  5/26/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  5/27/2014SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Dan Kotowski
  5/27/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  5/27/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive
  5/27/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Executive
  5/28/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Adopted Executive; 012-000-003
  5/29/2014SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/29/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Kotowski
  5/29/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/29/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  5/29/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar
  5/29/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 045-006-006
  5/29/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/29/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/29/2014HouseArrived in House
  5/29/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 3
  5/29/2014HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Fred Crespo
  5/29/2014HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly Burke
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dwight Kay
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr.
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  5/29/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Fred Crespo
  5/29/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/29/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Appropriations-General Services Committee
  5/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Appropriations-General Services Committee; 013-000-000
  5/30/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine Hammond
  5/30/2014HouseMotion - Move to Previous Question Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  5/30/2014HouseMotion Prevailed
  5/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 096-006-010
  5/30/2014HouseHouse Concurs
  5/30/2014HousePassed Both Houses
  5/30/2014HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Fred Crespo
  5/30/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  5/30/2014HouseMotion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Fred Crespo
  6/27/2014HouseSent to the Governor
  7/16/2014HouseGovernor Approved
  7/16/2014HouseEffective Date July 16, 2014
  7/16/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0706

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