DHFS-LONG-TERM SRVC TASK FORCE House SponsorsRep. Kenneth Dunkin Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon) 1/4/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 305 ILCS 5/12-4.47 new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish a Long-Term Services and Supports Disparities Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall be appointed by the Director of the Department and shall include representatives from several specified agencies, organizations, or groups including a representative of providers that serve the predominantly ethnic minority populations, 3 consumer representatives which may include a consumer of long-term services and supports or an individual who advocates for such consumers, and Case Management Organizations. Provides that the Task Force shall not meet unless all consumer representative positions are filled and shall reflect diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender. Provides that the Task Force shall promote and facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration among relevant State agencies and communities of color, limited English-speaking communities, and the private and public entities providing services to those communities. Sets forth the numerous duties of the Task Force including (i) documenting the number and types of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) providers in the State and the number of clients served in each setting; (ii) comparing data over multiple years to identify trends in the delivery of LTSS for each racial or ethnic category; and (iii) assessing whether the LTSS industry is equipped to offer culturally sensitive, competent, and linguistically appropriate care. Contains provisions concerning the appointment of the Chair of the Task Force; public hearings; and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2014.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:305 ILCS 5/12-4.47 newAdds reference to:305 ILCS 5/12-4from Ch. 23, par. 12-4Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Departments of Human Services and Healthcare and Family Services. 2/13/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 2/13/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2014HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/20/2014HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 015-000-000 3/20/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 4/8/2014HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 4/11/2014HouseMotion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 4/11/2014HouseMotion Withdrawn Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 4/11/2014SenateArrive in Senate 4/11/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/11/2014SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/11/2014SenateFirst Reading 4/11/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 11/18/2014SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon 11/19/2014SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As December 4, 2014 11/19/2014SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 11/19/2014SenateRe-referred to Assignments 11/19/2014SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments 11/19/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading 11/19/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 11/19/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 11/19/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs 11/19/2014SenateSecond Reading 11/19/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 20, 2014 11/19/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 007-001-000 11/20/2014SenateRecalled to Second Reading 11/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Harmon 11/20/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading December 2, 2014 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 1/4/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments