House Sponsors: RYDER. Senate Sponsors: MAITLAND Short description: LASER SYSTEM ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Laser System Act of 1997 to regulate the use of laser systems through registration requirements. Sets forth the Department of Nuclear Safety's authority in the event of a laser system posing an immediate threat to public health. Provides for annual registration fees. Amends the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 to expand the use of moneys in the Radiation Protection Fund to include the administration of the Laser System Act of 1997. Repeals the Laser System Act. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 to change references to the Laser System Act. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Omits the billing dates for laser machine registration fees. CORRECTIONAL NOTE, AMENDED HB1144 would have no fiscal or prison population impact on DOC. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. of Nuclear Safety) Estimated program cost is $83,500. CORRECTIONAL NOTE, AMENDED No change from previous correctional note. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0209 Last action date: 97-07-25 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status