STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH Senate SponsorsSen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson-Emil Jones, Jr.-John M. Sullivan-Arthur J. Wilhelmi-Deanna Demuzio, M. Maggie Crotty, Gary Forby, Terry Link, Kimberly A. Lightford, William R. Haine, Mike Jacobs, James T. Meeks, Edward D. Maloney, Jacqueline Y. Collins, Kwame Raoul and Pamela J. Althoff House Sponsors(Rep. Frank J. Mautino-Linda Chapa LaVia-Lisa M. Dugan-Brandon W. Phelps-Careen M Gordon, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Patrick J Verschoore, Robert F. Flider, Dan Reitz, Joseph M. Lyons, Jack D. Franks, Kathleen A. Ryg, Robert S. Molaro, Jack McGuire, Jerry L. Mitchell, Mike Bost, Dan Brady, Patricia Reid Lindner, Terry R. Parke, Jim Watson, Jim Durkin, JoAnn D. Osmond, James H. Meyer, Mark H. Beaubien, Jr., Ron Stephens, Suzanne Bassi, Ruth Munson, Patricia R. Bellock, Thomas Holbrook, Michael K. Smith, Gary Hannig, John E. Bradley, Daniel V. Beiser, Donald L. Moffitt, Jim Sacia and Richard T. Bradley) 5/30/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0816 15 ILCS 205/0.01from Ch. 14, par. 0.01Amends the Attorney General Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning the short title of the Act.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:15 ILCS 205/0.01Adds reference to:New Act305 ILCS 5/11-22from Ch. 23, par. 11-22305 ILCS 5/11-22afrom Ch. 23, par. 11-22a305 ILCS 5/11-22bfrom Ch. 23, par. 11-22b305 ILCS 5/11-22cfrom Ch. 23, par. 11-22cDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act. Establishes the Veterans' Health Insurance Program to provide health insurance to veterans, to be administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Sets forth requirements for eligibility, notice of decisions to terminate eligibility, health care benefits, and cost-sharing. Requires the Department to coordinate with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Authorizes the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to adopt rules necessary to establish and implement the Act through the use of emergency rulemaking. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Subjects the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act to provisions concerning charges upon claims and causes of action for injuries, right of subrogation, recoveries, and back pay. Provides for the severability of the Act. Effective September 1, 2006.Balanced Budget Note (H-AM 1) (Gov. Office of Management & Budget) No impact to the State's budget.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:30 ILCS 105/8gReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts provisions substantially similar to those of the engrossed bill, creating the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act and amending the Illinois Public Aid Code, but with changes that include the following: (1) in provisions concerning the legislative intent with respect to the Veterans' Health Insurance Program, provides that the State has only a limited amount of resources, and the General Assembly therefore declares that while it intends to cover as many such veterans as possible, the State may not be able to cover every eligible person who qualifies for this Program as a matter of entitlement due to limited funding; (2) provides that the Program is not an entitlement; (3) provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Department shall operate the Program in a manner so that the estimated cost of the Program during the fiscal year will not exceed the total appropriation for the Program; (4) changes some of the eligibility requirements for the Program, including the income threshold; (5) provides for the involvement of Veterans Assistance Commissions and Commissioners; (6) requires that all applicants must be reviewed for Veterans Health Administration eligibility or other existing health benefits prior to consideration for the Program; (7) provides that the cost-sharing elements in connection with the program shall be similar to the cost-sharing utilized under the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Act, except that premiums shall be adjusted to reflect the increased cost of insuring an adult compared to a child; (8) requires a report by the Department by April 30, 2007; and (9) repeals the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act on January 1, 2008. Amends the State Finance Act; provides that in addition to any other transfers that may be provided for by law, on July 1, 2006, or as soon thereafter as practical, the State Comptroller shall direct and the State Treasurer shall transfer the sum of $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Veterans Assistance Fund. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 2 Amends provisions concerning eligibility for the Veterans' Health Insurance Program. Provides that to be eligible for the Program, a person must have a household income no greater than the sum of (i) an amount equal to 25% of the federal poverty level plus (ii) an amount equal to the Veterans Administration means test income threshold (instead of no greater than 225% of the federal poverty level) at the initiation of the Program. Provides that depending on the availability of funds, this level may be increased to an amount equal to the sum of (iii) an amount equal to 50% of the federal poverty level plus (iv) an amount equal to the Veterans Administration means test income threshold (instead of increased to 250% of the federal poverty level) after 6 months of operation. Provides that this means test income threshold is subject to alteration by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.State Debt Impact Note (H-AM 1 & 2)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Account) SB 627 (H-AM 1 and 2) would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.Judicial Note (H-AM 1)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) This legislation may cause a minimal increase in judicial workloads. However, the bill would not increase the number of judges needed in the State.Pension Note (H-AM 1 & 2)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Account) SB 627 (H-AM 1) would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. Home Rule Note (H-AM 1)(Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) This legislation does not pre-empt home rule authority.State Mandates Fiscal Note (H-AM 1)(Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) This legislation does not impose any requirements on units of local government; therefore, SB 627 (H-AM 1) does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act.Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM 1)(Housing Development Authority) This legislation will have no effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single family residence.Fiscal Note (H-AM 2) (Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services) Has an estimated fiscal impact of $6 million. 2/18/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett 2/18/2005SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr. 2/18/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/18/2005SenateReferred to Rules 2/24/2005SenateAssigned to State Government 3/17/2005SenateDo Pass State Government; 005-004-000 3/17/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 6, 2005 4/11/2005SenateSecond Reading 4/11/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 12, 2005 4/14/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2005 4/15/2005SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to December 31, 2005 7/1/2005SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 11/4/2005SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to January 9, 2007 4/5/2006SenateApproved for Consideration Rules 4/5/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 6, 2006 4/5/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson 4/5/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/5/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services 4/5/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health & Human Services; 011-000-000 4/5/2006SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Arthur J. Wilhelmi 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 4/6/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Added as co-sponsor, Senator Haine. 4/6/2006SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/6/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Halvorson and Haine 4/6/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. James T. Meeks 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/6/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 4/7/2006HouseArrived in House 4/7/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/7/2006HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino 4/7/2006HouseFirst Reading 4/7/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/10/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 13, 2006 4/10/2006HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 4/13/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 30, 2006 4/18/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/19/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 4/19/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 4/19/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 4/19/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 4/30/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 5, 2006 5/1/2006HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee 5/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee 5/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/1/2006HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000 5/1/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 5/1/2006HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/1/2006HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Careen M Gordon 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 5/1/2006HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2 5/1/2006HouseJudicial Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/1/2006HousePension Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2 5/1/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/1/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/2/2006HouseHome Rule Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/2/2006HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/2/2006HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/3/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul 5/3/2006HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 2 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terry R. Parke 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. James H. Meyer 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 5/4/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000 5/4/2006SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 5/4/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 009-000-000 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 009-000-000 5/4/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/4/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 5/25/2006SenateSent to the Governor 5/30/2006SenateGovernor Approved 5/30/2006SenateEffective Date May 30, 2006 5/30/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0816