Illinois · House Bill 2394 · 103rd General Assembly

CERT SHORTHAND REPORT-VARIOUS

HB 2394 Sponsored by Bob Morgan Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 14, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 15, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 24, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate Nov 7, 2023
  5. To the governor Nov 27, 2023
  6. Became law Dec 8, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984 on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Amends the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984. Provides that all applicants and registrants shall: (1) provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which shall serve as the address of record and…

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Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984 on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Amends the Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporters Act of 1984. Provides that all applicants and registrants shall: (1) provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which shall serve as the address of record and email address of record, respectively, at the time of application for registration or renewal of a registration; and (2) inform the Department of any change of address of record or email address of record within 14 days after such change either through the Department's website or by contacting the Department's licensure maintenance unit. Provides that every application for an original licensee under this Act shall include the applicant's Social Security Number or individual taxpayer identification number. Provides that the report of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the Board shall be the basis for the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation's (rather than the Department's) action regarding a certificate. Provides that within 20 days after service of a notice of report of refusal to issue or renew, the respondent may present to the Secretary (rather than to the Department) a motion in writing for a rehearing. Removes a provision providing that exhibits shall be certified without cost. Repeals a provision concerning a roster. Makes corresponding and other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.

Every action

99 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 91 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 028-000-000 · House Labor & Commerce
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  8. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  9. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
  10. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  11. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  12. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  13. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000
  14. SenateArrive in Senate
  15. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  16. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  17. SenateFirst Reading
  18. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  19. CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
  20. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  21. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  22. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary · Senate Assignments
  23. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
  24. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000 · Senate Judiciary
  25. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 27, 2023
  26. SenateSecond Reading
  27. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 2, 2023
  28. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  29. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  30. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  31. CommitteePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  32. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  33. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  34. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 6, 2023
  35. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  36. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  37. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  38. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  39. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  40. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Glowiak Hilton
  41. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  42. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  43. Senate3/5 Vote Required
  44. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  45. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  46. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  47. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  48. HouseArrived in House
  49. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
  50. HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Bob Morgan
  51. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
  52. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
  53. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  54. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  55. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  56. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  57. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  58. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
  59. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  60. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  61. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  62. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  63. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  64. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 012-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  65. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 012-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  66. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  67. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  68. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Severin
  69. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  70. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  71. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  72. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  73. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  74. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  75. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
  76. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  77. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  78. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  79. HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  80. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  81. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  82. House3/5 Vote Required
  83. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 107-000-000
  84. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 107-000-000
  85. HousePassed Both Houses
  86. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  87. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  88. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  89. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  90. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  91. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  1. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  2. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  3. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  4. HouseSent to the Governor
  5. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date December 8, 2023
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0568

Roll calls

10 recorded votes: 4 on the floor, 6 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 103–0
Mar 24, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 103 No 0 Not voting 14
Democrats: 67 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 103

Absent · 4

Excused · 10

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 54–0
Nov 7, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 54 No 0 Not voting 5
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 17 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 54

Not voting · 5

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 107–0
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 107 No 0 Not voting 11
Democrats: 70 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 107

Excused · 11

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 107–0
Nov 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 107 No 0 Not voting 11
Democrats: 70 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 107

Excused · 11

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 House Labor & Commerce Labor & Commerce - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 28

 Passed 28–0
Apr 25, 2023 Senate Judiciary Judiciary - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 8–0
Apr 25, 2023 Senate Judiciary Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Judiciary - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 8–0
Nov 7, 2023 Senate Licensed Activities Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Licensed Activities - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0
Nov 8, 2023 House Health Care Licenses Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Health Care Licenses - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

 Passed 12–0
Nov 8, 2023 House Health Care Licenses Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Health Care Licenses - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 35 cosponsors: 29 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

All 35 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.