AGING-PILOT PROGRAM Senate SponsorsSen. Terry Link House Sponsors(Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg-Elizabeth Coulson-Daniel V. Beiser-Patricia R. Bellock-Karen May, Dan Reitz, Jack McGuire, Bill Mitchell and Lisa M. Dugan) 5/12/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0766 20 ILCS 105/8.08 newAmends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Creates the Extended Community Care Options pilot program to be provided by Catholic Charities within Lake County. Provides that the program will enter into contracts with local vendors to provide services to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of the elderly. Provides that the Department on Aging shall evaluate the program and prepare a report for the General Assembly. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 105/8.08 newAdds reference to:320 ILCS 42/25Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Older Adult Services Act. Provides that the Older Adult Services Advisory Committee shall investigate innovative and promising practices operating as demonstration or pilot projects in Illinois and in other states. Provides that the Department on Aging shall provide the Older Adult Services Advisory Committee with a list of all demonstration or pilot projects funded by the Department, including those specified by rule, law, policy memorandum, or funding arrangement. Provides that the Committee shall work with the Department to evaluate the viability of expanding these programs into other areas of the State. 1/18/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 1/18/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/18/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/19/2006SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 2/1/2006SenatePostponed - Health & Human Services 2/7/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link 2/7/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 2/7/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services 2/8/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 2/8/2006SenateDo Pass as Amended Health & Human Services; 011-000-000 2/8/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 9, 2006 2/9/2006SenateSecond Reading 2/9/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 14, 2006 2/14/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 2/14/2006HouseArrived in House 2/14/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 2/14/2006HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 2/14/2006HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/8/2006HouseAssigned to Aging Committee 3/15/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/15/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/15/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 3/16/2006HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Aging Committee; 018-000-000 3/16/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell 3/28/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/28/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/28/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/29/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 3/29/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/29/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 4/27/2006SenateSent to the Governor 5/12/2006SenateGovernor Approved 5/12/2006SenateEffective Date January 1, 2007 5/12/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0766