IL HB2731 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-29 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to volunteer for the Department of Natural Resources on Department owned or controlled property until a criminal background check has been approved by the Department. Provides that each volunteer applicant shall complete and sign a Department of Central Management Services Authorization for Release of Criminal History Information. Provides for certain criteria to determine if the applicant may volunteer with the Department. Provides that if the applicant believes the criminal history information is inaccurate, incomplete, or maintained in violation of any State or federal law or regulation, the applicant may order a Federal Bureau Investigation identity history report and challenge the criminal history within 30 days of the notification of denial by the Department. Provides that a criminal background check may be required by the Department at any time during the volunteer's time with the Department. Makes conforming changes to the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes other changes.

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Title

DNR-BACKGROUND CHECKS

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2019-03-29HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2019-02-26HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
2019-02-14HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2019-02-14HouseFirst Reading
2019-02-14HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
2026052605-347New CodeSee Bill Text
20805805-50New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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