IEMA-LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES Senate SponsorsSen. David Koehler-John G. Mulroe-Mattie Hunter, James F. Clayborne, Jr., Don Harmon-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Linda Holmes, Laura M. Murphy and Cristina Castro House Sponsors(Rep. Jay Hoffman) 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 3305/2from Ch. 127, par. 105220 ILCS 3305/4from Ch. 127, par. 105420 ILCS 3305/5from Ch. 127, par. 105520 ILCS 3305/6from Ch. 127, par. 105620 ILCS 3305/7from Ch. 127, par. 105720 ILCS 3305/8from Ch. 127, par. 105820 ILCS 3305/10from Ch. 127, par. 106020 ILCS 3305/18from Ch. 127, par. 106820 ILCS 3305/21from Ch. 127, par. 1071220 ILCS 5/2-202.5 newAmends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Provides that harm or potential harm to the residents of a long term care facility constitutes a disaster under the Act. Provides that the Governor's comprehensive plan and program for emergency management of the State and emergency operations plans shall include provisions concerning identifying necessary resources to allow a resident of a long term care facility to remain in his or her long term care facility, prioritizing restoration of power or securing alternative power sources, and identifying alternative facilities and emergency transportation for the evacuation of a long term care facility. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency shall establish a protocol for canvassing long term care facilities in a disaster area to determine what resources are needed to permit the residents to remain in place, the need for evacuation assistance, or the status of power at long term care facilities. Makes additional changes to provisions concerning the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, emergency powers of the Governor, mobile support teams, and private liability. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission, in collaboration with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, shall establish by rule a priority order for the restoration of power or securing alternative power sources and shall place long term care facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act in the top tier of priority with other residential health care facilities. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. In a provision concerning the emergency powers of the Governor, provides that the Governor has the power to suspend the provisions of managed care contracts and to order the mandatory emergency evacuation of a long term care facility and facilities selected for the supportive living facilities program under the Illinois Public Aid Code when it is determined, in consultation with the Director of Public Health, that evacuation is the best solution to eliminating the potential for harm. Provides that a long term care facility notified of a mandatory emergency evacuation order shall provide a list of resources needed to the Governor or his or her designee to safely implement the order. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following change: In a provision concerning the emergency powers of the Governor, provides that the Governor has the power to suspend the provisions of managed care contracts if strict compliance with the provisions of any managed care contract (currently, any contract) would in any way prevent, hinder or delay necessary action, including emergency purchases, by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in coping with the disaster. Effective immediately. 10/18/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 10/18/2017SenateFirst Reading 10/18/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 1/24/2018SenateAssigned to Public Health 2/27/2018SenatePostponed - Public Health 3/13/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 3/13/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/14/2018SenatePostponed - Public Health 4/4/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health 4/9/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe 4/11/2018SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/11/2018SenateDo Pass as Amended Public Health; 007-000-000 4/11/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 12, 2018 4/18/2018SenateFiscal Note Requested by Sen. Dale A. Righter 4/19/2018SenateFiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Sen. Dale A. Righter 4/20/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 4/20/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 4/23/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Public Health 4/24/2018SenateSecond Reading 4/24/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2018 4/24/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/24/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Public Health; 007-000-000 4/25/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 4/25/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 4/25/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/25/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 4/25/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 4/26/2018SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/26/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Koehler 4/26/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/26/2018SenateThird Reading - Passed; 049-000-000 4/26/2018SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro 4/26/2018HouseArrived in House 4/26/2018HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman 4/26/2018HouseFirst Reading 4/26/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/7/2018HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 5/18/2018HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die