Senate Sponsors: BUTLER. Short description: MUN CD-FIRE DIST-PROMOTE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: 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. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status