Contractor Legislation - Illinois

INS CD - POLICY CANCELLATION Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no company may cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew any policy of property and casualty insurance during the pendency of a claim in which the primary residence of the policyholder is or comes to be uninhabitable, unoccupied, or under construction or has yet to be permanently repaired. Provides that any of the following acts by an insurer shall constitute improper claims practice: (1) paying an appraiser, contractor, or vendor involved in providing services or estimates for appraising the value of any loss for repairing a policyholder's home; (2) compelling a policyholder as to which appraiser, vendor, or contractor the policyholder must use for the repair; (3) failing to reimburse a policyholder within 30 days after receiving proof of reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses; or (4) denying a policyholder's request for reimbursement without a written explanation within 30 days after a policyholder's request.[...]

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PUB HLTH-GENETICS-BIOMETRICS Creates the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Provides that a public agency or private entity in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information must develop a written policy, made available to the public, establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within 3 years of the individual's last interaction with the public agency or private entity. Provides that absent a valid warrant or subpoena, a public agency or private entity in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information must comply with its established retention schedule and destruction guidelines. Provides that no public agency or private entity may collect, capture, purchase, receive through trade, or otherwise obtain a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information,[...]

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PAINTING-DRYWALL-GLAZING LIC Creates the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act. Regulates painting, drywall finishing, and glazing contractors through licensure requirements. Provides for enforcement of the Act by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Board. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the Painting, Drywall Finishing, and Glazing Contractor Licensing Act of January 1, 2018. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds a preamble. Provides that beginning January 1, 2008, a person may not act as a contractor on a project in which the total cost (labor and materials) of one or more of the contractor's contracts is $1,500 (instead of $500) or more without being licensed under the new Act. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes [...]

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MECHANICS LIEN-RENTAL Amends the Mechanics Lien Act. Provides that a person who would be entitled to a lien for furnishing materials or equipment for the construction upon or improvement to real property shall be entitled to a lien for the rental of materials or equipment used in that construction or improvement. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 4 Adds reference to: 770 ILCS 60/23from Ch. 82, par. 23 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Mechanics Lien Act. Provides that any person who leases construction equipment to another for use in the process of constructing an improvement to real estate, has a lien for the rental value of the construction equipment to the same extent and [...]

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ROOFING IND-LIC EXPIRATION Amends the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act. Provides that the expiration date and renewal period for each certificate of registration issued under the Act shall be set by the Department by rule (now, licenses shall expire biennially at midnight on June 30 of each odd-numbered year). Provides that a licensee whose license has expired or is on inactive status may have his or her license restored by making application to the Department in the form and manner prescribed by the Department (now, failure to renew the license before it expires shall cause the license to become nonrenewed and it shall be unlawful thereafter for the licensee to engage, offer to engage, or hold himself or herself out as engaging, in roofing contracting business under the license unless and until the license is restored or reissued as defined by rule). Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds [...]

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PRIVATE DETECTVE-FIREARM CNTRL Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Replaces references to "firearm authorization card" with "firearm control card" throughout the Act. Makes changes in the definitions of "branch office" and "private alarm contractor". Adds a provision concerning continuing education for licensed private detectives and licensed private security contractors. Makes changes to provisions concerning the training of employees of licensees, qualifications for licensure as a private alarm contractor, uniforms, qualifications of licensure as a locksmith agency, and the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Board. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 In the Section concerning employee requirements, removes the requirement that the Employee's Statement set forth satisfactory proof of United States [...]

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FIRE SPRINKLER-INSPECT-TEST Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act. Provides that all inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must be performed by a licensee under the Act or an individual employed by a licensee. Sets forth qualifications for individuals performing the inspection and testing duties. Exempts individuals performing inspection or testing of fire sprinkler systems on behalf of a municipality, county, or fire protection district from the requirement. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that inspections and testing of existing fire sprinkler systems and control equipment must be performed by a licensee or an individual employed or contracted by (instead of just employed by) a licensee. Sets forth proof of certification by a nationally recognized certification organization at an appropriate level, such as NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems [...]

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UTILITIES-WORKFORCE ANALYSIS Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall conduct a comprehensive workforce analysis study of each electric utility to determine the adequacy of the total in-house staffing in each job classification or job title critical to maintaining quality reliability and restoring service in each electric utility's service territory. Provides that each report shall contain a yearly detailed comparison beginning with 1995 and ending in 2006 of certain ratios for each electric utility. Provides that the ratios shall be reported from each utility's named service area, district, division, outlying area, village, municipality, reporting point, or region. Provides that the analysis shall determine the total number of contractor employees for the same time frame and shall be conducted in the same manner as the in-house analysis. Provides that the Commission may hold public hearings while conducting the analysis to assist [...]

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ST CONTRACTOR CONTRIBUTIONS Amends the Election Code and the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits campaign contributions from a business entity with annual aggregate State contracts or pending State contract bids of more than $50,000, or from the business entity's affiliates, to any political committee (i) established to promote the candidacy of a State executive branch constitutional officer,legislator, or candidate for one of those offices or (ii) of a state central committee represented by a State executive branch constitutional officer or legislator. Defines State contracts as contracts awarded by executive or legislative branch agencies or the Auditor General. Specifies the duration of the contribution prohibition and the penalties for violations. Requires that business entities subject to the prohibition electronically register with the State Board of Elections, including disclosure of their affiliates. Specifies penalties for failure to register or to maintain accurate [...]

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INS CD - POLICY CANCELLATION Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no company may cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew any policy of property and casualty insurance during the pendency of a claim in which the primary residence of the policyholder is or comes to be uninhabitable, unoccupied, or under construction or has yet to be permanently repaired. Provides that any of the following acts by an insurer shall constitute improper claims practice: (1) paying an appraiser, contractor, or vendor involved in providing services or estimates for appraising the value of any loss for repairing a policyholder's home; (2) compelling a policyholder as to which appraiser, vendor, or contractor the policyholder must use for the repair; (3) failing to reimburse a policyholder within 30 days after receiving proof of reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses; or (4) denying a policyholder's request for reimbursement without a written explanation within 30 days after a policyholder's request.[...]

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INS CD - POLICY CANCELLATION Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no company may cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew any policy of property and casualty insurance during the pendency of a claim in which the primary residence of the policyholder is or comes to be uninhabitable, unoccupied, or under construction or has yet to be permanently repaired. Provides that any of the following acts by an insurer shall constitute improper claims practice: (1) paying an appraiser, contractor, or vendor involved in providing services or estimates for appraising the value of any loss for repairing a policyholder's home; (2) compelling a policyholder as to which appraiser, vendor, or contractor the policyholder must use for the repair; (3) failing to reimburse a policyholder within 30 days after receiving proof of reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses; or (4) denying a policyholder's request for reimbursement without a written explanation within 30 days after a policyholder's request.[...]

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WTR WELL CNSTRCT-CLSD LOOP SYS Amends the Illinois Water Well Construction Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2009, the Department of Public Health shall issue permits for the construction and modification of closed loop well systems and shall require a one-time permit fee, which may not exceed $100. Sets forth the purposes for which water well and closed loop well system construction permit fees shall be used. Provides for the certification and registration of closed loop contractors by the Department. Amends the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's License Act to make a technical and a related change. Effective July 1, 2008. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 In the Illinois Water Well Construction Code, removes a provision that requires the Department of Public Health to establish the time and schedule of the closed loop contractor's exam and the qualifications for the closed loop contractor's certification by rule. Provides that the Department shall [...]

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ELECTRICIANS LICENSING ACT Creates the Electricians Licensing Act. Provides for the regulation of electricians and electrical contractors by the Department of Labor. Sets forth powers and duties of the Director of Labor, licensure requirements, grounds for discipline, penalties for violation of the Act, and administrative procedure. Establishes the Illinois State Board of Electrical Examiners. Provides for concurrent exercise by home rule units. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to set a repeal date for the new Act of January 1, 2019. Effective January 1, 2009. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act5 ILCS 80/4.29 new

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