ALCOHOLISM-COMMUNITY SERVICES Senate SponsorsSen. John J. Cullerton-Mattie Hunter and William Delgado House Sponsors(Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie-Robert W. Pritchard-Patricia R. Bellock and Kenneth Dunkin) 7/13/2012SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0798 New ActCreates the Consumer Alternatives Program Act. Directs the Department of Human Services to implement the Consumer Alternatives Program to prevent or avoid the unnecessary institutional care treatment of individuals with mental disorders or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance abuse or addiction and to provide cost effective, community alternatives and supports that enable these individuals to live successfully in the community. Requires implementation of the Program during fiscal year 2013. Makes implementation of the Program dependent upon funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Provides that participants in the program may receive certain services such as a comprehensive evaluation that includes an assessment of skills, abilities, and potential for living in the community and work placement; family or individual support services; case coordination services; and vocational training. Prohibits the denial of program services because of age, sex, ethnic origin, marital status, ability to pay (except when contrary to law), degree of disability, or illness. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist the Department of Human Services in developing housing assistance programs aimed at promoting the ability of individuals with a mental disorder to move from institutions to the most integrated community residence. Effective July 1, 2012.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:New ActAdds reference to:215 ILCS 106/23215 ILCS 170/56305 ILCS 5/5-30Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes technical changes in provisions concerning care coordination.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:215 ILCS 106/23215 ILCS 170/56305 ILCS 5/5-30Adds reference to:20 ILCS 301/1-10405 ILCS 30/2from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 902Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act. In regard to the definition of the term "array of services", adds language providing that array of services includes a uniform screening, assessment, and evaluation process for substance use disorders and mental disorders. Amends the Community Services Act. In regard to client assessment and diagnosis services provided under the Department of Human Services' Community Services System, adds language providing that such services are to ensure the individual's need for treatment of mental disorders or substance use disorders is determined using a uniform screening, assessment, and evaluation process. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 301/1-10405 ILCS 30/2Adds reference to:20 ILCS 5/5-235was 20 ILCS 5/7.03Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Director of Public Health to be either a physician or a person with certain administrative experience in public health work (now, the Director must be a physician). Provides that if the Director is not a physician, then a Medical Director shall be appointed who is a physician. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Medical Director. Requires the Medical Director to report to the Director. Requires the Assistant Director of Public Health to have administrative experience in public health work. Effective immediately. 1/18/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 1/18/2012SenateFirst Reading 1/18/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 1/31/2012SenateAssigned to Human Services 2/7/2012SenatePostponed - Human Services 3/1/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 3/1/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services 3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/7/2012SenateDo Pass as Amended Human Services; 006-000-000 3/7/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 8, 2012 3/22/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 3/22/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/26/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Human Services 3/27/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Human Services; 008-000-000 3/27/2012SenateSecond Reading 3/27/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Crotty 3/27/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2012 3/28/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/28/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado 3/28/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 3/28/2012HouseArrived in House 3/28/2012HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/28/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/28/2012HouseFirst Reading 3/28/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/10/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 5/10/2012HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 5/14/2012HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 18, 2012 5/14/2012HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 5/18/2012HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 29, 2012 5/23/2012HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/23/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/23/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/25/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 5/25/2012HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 5/25/2012HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 5/25/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2012HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/26/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/28/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-009-000 5/28/2012SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/28/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2012 5/28/2012SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/28/2012SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/28/2012SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/28/2012SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/29/2012SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Postponed Executive 5/29/2012SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000 5/29/2012SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000 5/29/2012SenatePassed Both Houses 6/27/2012SenateSent to the Governor 7/13/2012SenateGovernor Approved 7/13/2012SenateEffective Date July 13, 2012 7/13/2012SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0798