MINORITY MENTAL HLTH AWARENESS Senate SponsorsSen. Mattie Hunter-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Iris Y. Martinez-William Delgado and Linda Holmes-M. Maggie Crotty House Sponsors(Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez-Lou Lang-Patricia R. Bellock-Luis Arroyo-Al Riley, Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia, Fred Crespo, Kenneth Dunkin and Monique D. Davis) 10/3/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0998 20 ILCS 1305/10-60 newAmends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department to include mental health awareness, education, and outreach materials within its public health promotion programs and information to be directed toward minority population groups in Illinois. Provides that this information shall inform members of minority communities about mental illness, the types of services and supports available, and how treatment may be obtained. Requires the Department to collaborate with community-based mental health agencies in the delivery of the information to community leaders and other interested parties in minority communities.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:20 ILCS 1305/10-10Further amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department to include within its public health promotion programs and materials information directed toward groups at high risk for asthma and pulmonary disorders (as well as diabetes). Requires the Department to report annually to the General Assembly concerning its activities and accomplishments. 2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules 3/5/2008SenateAssigned to Human Services 3/12/2008SenateDo Pass Human Services; 007-000-000 3/12/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2008 3/13/2008SenateSecond Reading 3/13/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2008 3/13/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 3/13/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/13/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado 3/13/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 3/17/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 4/8/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 4/8/2008HouseArrived in House 4/8/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/8/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 4/8/2008HouseFirst Reading 4/8/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/29/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 5/1/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 5/9/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008 5/14/2008HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 5/14/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo 5/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 5/20/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Cynthia Soto 5/20/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008 5/27/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 5/29/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2008HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/31/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 5/31/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 5/31/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 5/31/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 5/31/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 31, 2008 5/31/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/31/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 7/1/2008SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules 7/10/2008SenateApproved for Consideration Rules 7/10/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-July 10, 2008 7/10/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs 7/10/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000 7/10/2008Senate3/5 Vote Required 7/10/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 043-000-000 7/10/2008SenatePassed Both Houses 8/8/2008SenateSent to the Governor 10/3/2008SenateGovernor Approved 10/3/2008SenateEffective Date June 1, 2009 10/3/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0998