House Sponsors: JONES,SHIRLEY. Short description: NURS HM-EVACUATION PROC Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that each facility located in a county with a population in excess of 3 million shall establish emergency evacuation procedures and schedule evacuation drills. Provides that the facility shall submit a report to the Department of Public Health detailing incidents, evaluations, and fines levied on the facility, which shall be compiled by the Department to be submitted quarterly to the General Assembly. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) Creates a local gov't. organization and structure mandate for which reimbursement is not required. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) Does not preempt home rule authority. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Public Health) One administrative assistant position would annually require approximately an additional $45,000. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the Department submit the compilation of reports detailing incidents, evaluations, and fines levied on facilities to the General Assembly annually rather than quarterly. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status