Illinois · House Bill 4743 · 103rd General Assembly
CD CORR-WORKPLACE SAFETY
HB 4743Sponsored by
Gregg JohnsonPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedFeb 5, 2024
In committeeFeb 6, 2024
Passed the HouseApr 19, 2024
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall establish an Office of Workplace Safety. Provides that the Office shall assess the Department's compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and any other applicable health and safety rules, and make recommendations for improvements to processes and procedures to improve safety in the workplace. Provides that the…
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Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall establish an Office of Workplace Safety. Provides that the Office shall assess the Department's compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and any other applicable health and safety rules, and make recommendations for improvements to processes and procedures to improve safety in the workplace. Provides that the Office shall also prepare an annual report on the Department's state of compliance with all applicable health and safety laws and rules, plans for the future to increase compliance and further promote safety in the workplace, and any serious accident which occurred resulting in serious injury or death including lessons learned from those accidents and remedial measures undertaken as a result. Provides that this report shall be sent to the Director of Corrections, the Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides that the Director of Corrections shall appoint the Chief Workplace Safety Officer to administer the Office, who shall have a professional background and training in industrial and workplace safety or industrial hygiene. Provides that the Chief Workplace Safety Officer may employ subordinate employees at the Chief Workplace Safety Officer's discretion to assist the Chief Workplace Safety Officer in carrying out the Chief Workplace Safety Officer's duties. Provides that the Chief Workplace Safety Officer or any designated employee of the Office may conduct a workplace safety inspection of any property, equipment, or workplace under the control or supervision of the Department at any time, and shall conduct random unannounced inspections as often as deemed necessary. Provides that any person who fails to cooperate with an investigation inspection or who gives false testimony or documentary evidence shall be subject to discipline, or in the case of a person committed to the Department of Corrections a loss of privileges. Provides that violent actions by committed persons and the use of force by correctional officers and staff shall not be within the purview of the Office of Workplace Safety. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act are subject to appropriations.
Every action
33 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
CommitteeAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 021-003-001 · House Labor & Commerce
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 029-000-000 · House Labor & Commerce
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 029-000-000 · House Labor & Commerce
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
HouseSession Sine Die
Roll calls
4 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
