DHS-TASK FORCE-SERVICE OPTIONS Senate SponsorsSen. Heather A. Steans-Laura M. Murphy, Cristina Castro-Julie A. Morrison, Daniel Biss, Terry Link, Melinda Bush, Omar Aquino, Thomas Cullerton, Mattie Hunter-Kimberly A. Lightford, Iris Y. Martinez-Jacqueline Y. Collins, Napoleon Harris, III, Andy Manar, Bill Cunningham, Scott M. Bennett, Ira I. Silverstein, Steve Stadelman, John G. Mulroe and Antonio Muñoz House Sponsors(Rep. Robyn Gabel-Michelle Mussman-Mary E. Flowers, Steven A. Andersson, Patricia R. Bellock, Lou Lang, Kathleen Willis, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Laura Fine, Anna Moeller, Elaine Nekritz, Norine K. Hammond, Will Guzzardi, Ann M. Williams, William Davis, Barbara Flynn Currie, Dan Brady, Frances Ann Hurley, Linda Chapa LaVia, David Harris, Sara Feigenholtz, Charles Meier, Katie Stuart, Juliana Stratton, Carol Ammons, André Thapedi and Daniel Swanson) 8/11/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0079 305 ILCS 5/12-4.50 newAmends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to make application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by July 1, 2017 for a State plan amendment to implement the Community First Choice Option pursuant to the Social Security Act. Requires the Department, beginning on July 1, 2017, but no later than July 1, 2018, to submit applications to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for all Medicaid funding options available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including a research and demonstration waiver application pursuant to the Social Security Act. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:305 ILCS 5/12-4.50 newAdds reference to:20 ILCS 1305/1-65 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Secretary of Human Services to appoint a task force to review current and potential federal funds for home and community-based service options for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Provides that the task force shall consist of: (i) the Secretary of Human Services who shall serve as chairperson of the task force; (ii) one representative of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services; (iii) 2 persons who are guardians or family members of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and who do not have responsibility for management or formation of policy regarding the programs subject to review; (iv) 3 persons who self-identify as individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and who are engaged in advocacy for the rights of individuals with disabilities; and (v) other specified persons. Requires the task force to review: the current federal Medicaid matching funds for services provided in the State; ways to maximize federal supports for the current services provided, including attendant services, housing, and other services to promote independent living; options that require federal approval and federal funding; ways to minimize the impact of constituents awaiting services; and all avenues to utilize federal funding involving home and community-based services identified by the task force. Requires appointments to the task force to be made by July 1, 2017. Provides that the task force shall report its findings to the Governor and General Assembly no later than July 1, 2018, and, upon filing its report, the task force is dissolved. Effective immediately. 1/18/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Heather A. Steans 1/18/2017SenateFirst Reading 1/18/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 1/19/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 1/24/2017SenateAssigned to Human Services 1/30/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro 2/1/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 2/3/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss 2/7/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link 2/8/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush 2/9/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino 2/16/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 2/16/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/22/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 2/27/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather A. Steans 2/27/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/1/2017SenatePostponed - Human Services 3/2/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services 3/6/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather A. Steans 3/6/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/7/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Human Services 3/8/2017SenatePostponed - Human Services 3/8/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Human Services 3/8/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Human Services 3/14/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted 3/15/2017SenateDo Pass as Amended Human Services; 006-000-000 3/15/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2017 3/17/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/17/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/20/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 3/20/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III 3/20/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar 3/21/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham 3/21/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett 3/22/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 3/23/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 3/23/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe 3/28/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz 3/30/2017SenateSecond Reading 3/30/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2017 4/5/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 4/5/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/5/2017HouseArrived in House 4/5/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel 4/5/2017HouseFirst Reading 4/5/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/6/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/6/2017HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/7/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 4/12/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson 4/12/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 4/12/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 4/12/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 4/12/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 4/14/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine 4/14/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller 4/18/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 4/24/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond 4/24/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi 4/24/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams 4/24/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 4/24/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 4/25/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady 5/3/2017HouseAssigned to Special Needs Services 5/3/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley 5/4/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 5/4/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 5/11/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Special Needs Services; 005-000-000 5/11/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/11/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier 5/15/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/15/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 5/16/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Juliana Stratton 5/16/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 5/16/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi 5/17/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson 5/18/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 5/18/2017SenatePassed Both Houses 6/16/2017SenateSent to the Governor 8/11/2017SenateGovernor Approved 8/11/2017SenateEffective Date August 11, 2017 8/11/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0079