Wednesday, March 30, 2011
House Passes Tenants Radon Protection Bill
The Illinois House of Representatives passed the Tenants Radon Protection bill March 30, 2011 by a vote of 115-0-0.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tenants Radon Protection Bill
The bill has received several additional sponsors. Thanks to the following for sponsoring the bill. Dan Reitz - Lisa M. Dugan - Brandon W. Phelps - Patrick J. Verschoore - Karen A. Yarbrough, Kenneth Dunkin, John E. Bradley, Al Riley, Thaddeus Jones, Karen May, Naomi D. Jakobsson and Michelle Mussman.
Radon exposure help sought - Carmi, IL - The Carmi Times
The following appeared in the Carmi Times on February 25, 2011.
Radon exposure help sought - Carmi, IL - The Carmi Times
Radon exposure help sought - Carmi, IL - The Carmi Times
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tenants Radon Protection Bill Advances to Committee
The Tenants Radon Protection bill HB0141 was assigned to the Environmental Health Committee on Tuesday February 8, 2011. The bill also added three co-sponsors. Thank you Representatives Lisa M. Dugan, Brandon W. Phelps, and Patrick J. Verschoore for co-sponsoring the bill.
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Radon Legislation Introduced
Representative Dan Reitz has reintroduced the Tenants Radon Protection bill. The bill number is HB0141. Updates will be posted as the bill progresses through the process.
The synopsis of the bill reads as follows:
Creates the Tenants Radon Protection Act. Provides definitions and makes findings. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall provide to each tenant in a dwelling unit, on or below the third floor, any records or reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit that present a radon hazard. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall furnish each prospective tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants, a prescribed form of disclosure of information on radon hazards, and any test results. Provides that a landlord has up to 30 days to obtain a radon test after receipt of a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon. Provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years. Provides that nothing implies an obligation on a landlord or a tenant to conduct any radon testing. Provides that this is a limitation on home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2012.
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
The synopsis of the bill reads as follows:
Creates the Tenants Radon Protection Act. Provides definitions and makes findings. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall provide to each tenant in a dwelling unit, on or below the third floor, any records or reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit that present a radon hazard. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall furnish each prospective tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants, a prescribed form of disclosure of information on radon hazards, and any test results. Provides that a landlord has up to 30 days to obtain a radon test after receipt of a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon. Provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years. Provides that nothing implies an obligation on a landlord or a tenant to conduct any radon testing. Provides that this is a limitation on home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2012.
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
Friday, April 9, 2010
HB 5224 Passed By House
HB 5224 - Tenents Radon Protection - passed the Illinois House as amended by a vote of 074-022-001 on March 26, 2010.
The substance of the amendment is as follows:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions substantially similar to the bill as introduced except that: the landlord shall provide the tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants; adds to the rental property disclosure form a statement that IEMA strongly recommends that rental property be tested and an acknowledgment of the tenant's receipt of the radon guide; a landlord may have 30 days to obtain a radon test after a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon; provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years; and deletes provisions concerning the termination of a lease. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2011.
The bill is scheduled for first reading in the Senate on April 13, 2010.
The substance of the amendment is as follows:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions substantially similar to the bill as introduced except that: the landlord shall provide the tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants; adds to the rental property disclosure form a statement that IEMA strongly recommends that rental property be tested and an acknowledgment of the tenant's receipt of the radon guide; a landlord may have 30 days to obtain a radon test after a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon; provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years; and deletes provisions concerning the termination of a lease. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2011.
The bill is scheduled for first reading in the Senate on April 13, 2010.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
HB 5224 Tenants Radon Protection Update
HB 5224 was voted out of the Environmental Health Committee February 25, 2010 by a vote of 013-000-000.
The bill is now scheduled for second reading and short debate in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Details of the bill can be seen by entering hb5224 in the bill search box at http://www.ilga.gov/
The bill is now scheduled for second reading and short debate in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Details of the bill can be seen by entering hb5224 in the bill search box at http://www.ilga.gov/
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