BUTLER. 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-15 from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-15 70 ILCS 705/16.11 from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 37.11 Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that firefighters or police officers who are candidates for promotion shall have served 2 years at their current rank in order to participate in the promotional examination process. Provides for the use of weighted exams. Provides that promoted candidates shall serve a probationary term of 12 months. Provides that during the probationary term the board, at its discretion, may terminate the candidate's probationary status and the candidate shall revert to his or her former rank. 98-02-20 S FIRST READING 98-02-20 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary