Bill Text: IL HB5539 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Veto Message
Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes establishment of the Resource Development Bureau discretionary, and makes related changes. Moves language providing that each year the Illinois Power Agency shall prepare a public report for the General Assembly and the Illinois Commerce Commission that shall include certain criteria associated with the procurement of renewable energy resources from under a provision concerning the renewable portfolio standard to a provision concerning Agency annual reports within the Act. In a provision concerning Agency annual reports: provides that the Agency shall report annually each February 15 (currently December 15) on the operations and transactions of the Agency; removes a provision regarding reporting the quantity, price, and rate of all renewable resources purchased under the electricity procurement plans for electric utilities; and provides that average quantity (rather than total quantity) be used for certain reporting criteria. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 18-10)
Status: (Failed) 2016-11-17 - Total Veto Stands - No Positive Action Taken [HB5539 Detail]
Download: Illinois-2015-HB5539-Veto_Message.html
August 19, 2016
To the Honorable Members of
The Illinois House of Representatives,
99th General Assembly:
Today I return House Bill 5539.
The bill would prohibit the Department of Healthcare and Family Services from recovering overpayments or other amounts due from Medicaid providers after six years, unless there is an active law enforcement investigation or the recovery is required by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
We understand the challenges of doing business with the State of Illinois, which were compounded by years of mismanagement. The Department should be expected to identify potential overpayments promptly – not wait six or more years. We must continue to improve fiscal practices across State agencies to avoid this type of problem.
But when the Department becomes aware of overpayments, it should be able to take appropriate action to recover those amounts. Although the intent of this bill is laudable, ultimately Illinois taxpayers would be forced to bear the cost, while businesses and providers profit at their expense.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(b) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 5539, entitled “AN ACT concerning State government”, with the foregoing objections, vetoed in its entirety.
Sincerely,
Bruce Rauner
GOVERNOR
