House Sponsors: HOFFMAN-BOLAND-KLINGLER. Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO-DUDYCZ-VIVERITO Short description: MUNI CD-ARBITRATION PROCEDURES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Fire Department Promotion Act. Provides that promotions in municipal fire departments and fire protection district fire departments shall be based upon examination, seniority within the department, ascertained merit, and veteran's preference. Requires promotion of the person at the top of the promotion list. Provides for a one-year period of probation, during which the person may be demoted for just cause, including failure to demonstrate the ability required for the job. Pre-empts home rule, but exempts Chicago. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (State Fire Marshal) HB1165 appears to have no fiscal impact on this Dept. HOME RULE NOTE (Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB1165 pre-empts home rule authority. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything but the short title. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 65 ILCS 5/10-1-18 from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-18 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-17 from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-17 Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Allows collective bargaining of arbitration procedures to apply in certain disciplinary matters affecting firefighters and police officers. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0650 Last action date: 99-12-06 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status