COMPTROLLER-PRIORITY OF PAYMNT House SponsorsRep. Ron Stephens 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 30 ILCS 540/8 new Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Defines "qualified goods or services" as goods or services for which reimbursement is paid by the Illinois Department of Public Aid under Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a bill or invoice for qualified goods or services provided to a recipient of medical assistance under Article V of the Illinois Public Aid Code must be given priority in processing and that a voucher meeting these criteria submitted by an official or agency to the Comptroller for payment must be given priority in payment. Provides that the processing and payment of (i) debt service obligations of the State, (ii) payroll obligations of the State, and (iii) payments to school districts shall have priority over the processing and payment of items as required by these provisions. Effective immediately. 9/25/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ron Stephens 10/23/2003HouseFirst Reading 10/23/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die