IL HB3213 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Passed on December 4 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-12-04 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0490
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Deletes language providing that the head of the Division of Women Veterans Affairs shall serve as an Assistant Director of Veterans' Affairs. Makes changes in the provision concerning the Department's powers and duties. Provides that a veteran or spouse, once admitted to an Illinois Veterans Home facility, is considered a resident for interfacility purposes. Provides that the Director of Veterans' Affairs may authorize a Veterans Home to conduct limited fundraising in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for which the sole purpose is to benefit the Veteran Home's member's benefits fund. Reduces the number of reports that the Department is to give to the General Assembly each year concerning veterans' homes from 2 to one each year. Permits the Department to operate cemeteries at the Manteno Veterans Home and the Quincy Veterans Home for interment of veterans or their spouses as identified by the Department. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that before commencing construction of a new facility or specified types of alteration or additions to an existing long-term care facility involving major construction, as defined by rule by the Department of Public Health, with an estimated cost greater than $100,000, architectural drawings and specifications for the facility shall be submitted to the Department for review. Sets forth provisions concerning applications and departmental review, inspections, and emergency repairs. Provides that for facilities operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, certain deadlines for correction of violations are subject to adherence to applicable State procurement laws and the availability of appropriations for the specific purpose. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Tracking Information

Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.

Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search.

Title

VET AFF-VET HOMES-CEMETERIES

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2015-12-02 - House - Concurrence in House (Y: 109 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2015-11-10 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 55 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-04-15 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 116 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-12-04HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0490
2015-12-04HouseEffective Date December 4, 2015
2015-12-04HouseGovernor Approved
2015-12-03HouseSent to the Governor
2015-12-02HousePassed Both Houses
2015-12-02HouseHouse Concurs
2015-12-02HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 109-000-000
2015-12-02House3/5 Vote Required
2015-12-01HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
2015-11-10HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
2015-11-10HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
2015-11-10HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frank J. Mautino
2015-11-10HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
2015-11-10HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Frank J. Mautino
2015-11-10HouseArrived in House
2015-11-10SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-001
2015-11-10Senate3/5 Vote Required
2015-11-10SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
2015-11-10SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Rezin
2015-11-10SenateRecalled to Second Reading
2015-11-10SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
2015-11-10SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2015-11-10SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
2015-11-10SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
2015-11-10SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
2015-11-10SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Sue Rezin
2015-11-10SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 4, 2015
2015-10-10SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
2015-10-08SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As October 20, 2015
2015-06-16SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading June 23, 2015
2015-06-16SenateSecond Reading
2015-05-22SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
2015-04-29SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2015
2015-04-29SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
2015-04-21SenateReferred to Assignments
2015-04-21SenateFirst Reading
2015-04-20SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
2015-04-15SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2015
2015-04-15SenateArrive in Senate
2015-04-15HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
2015-04-14HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2015-04-14HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2015-03-26HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2015-03-26HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 014-000-000
2015-03-26HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Veterans' Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote
2015-03-23HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee
2015-03-18HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2015-03-18HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Randy E. Frese
2015-03-10HouseAssigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
2015-02-25HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
2015-02-25HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2015-02-25HouseFirst Reading
2015-02-25HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
2015-02-25HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Randy E. Frese

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
2028051.2Amended CodeCitation Text
2028052Amended CodeCitation Text
2028052.01Amended CodeCitation Text
2028052.04Amended CodeCitation Text
2028052.07Amended CodeCitation Text
2028052.12New CodeSee Bill Text
2028053Amended CodeCitation Text
210452-201.5Amended CodeCitation Text
210453-101.5Amended CodeCitation Text
210453-202.6New CodeSee Bill Text
210453-303Amended CodeCitation Text
73016710Amended CodeCitation Text
73016725Amended CodeCitation Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

feedback