IDPH-HLTH ACCESS NETWORK PILOT House SponsorsRep. Ruth Munson-Linda Chapa LaVia-Timothy L. Schmitz-Patricia Reid Lindner-William Davis, Elizabeth Coulson, Robert W. Pritchard, Mary E. Flowers, Mike Fortner and Harry R. Ramey, Jr. Senate Sponsors(Sen. Linda Holmes-Michael Noland-John J. Millner) 10/17/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0645 New Act Creates the Health Access Network Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program in Kane County to provide funding for and coordination of specialty health care services, pharmaceutical drug assistance, and diagnostic testing for individuals who are not eligible for medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code and who do not have other health insurance coverage. Provides that an entity that has established consortia of health entities may apply for a grant to administer the pilot program. Provides for operation of a multi-county program. Requires a report by the Department to the General Assembly. Provides that implementation of the pilot program is subject to appropriations. Effective immediately.Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends that: the program be established by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (rather than the Department of Public Health); the program be established statewide (rather than in Kane County); a provision making implementation of the program subject to appropriations be deleted; and other corresponding changes be made. 2/7/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ruth Munson 2/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz 2/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner 2/7/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 2/7/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 2/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 2/21/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 2/22/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 2/22/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/23/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/23/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 3/2/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 3/6/2007SenateArrive in Senate 3/6/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/6/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 3/6/2007SenateFirst Reading 3/6/2007SenateReferred to Rules 3/30/2007SenateAssigned to Public Health 4/23/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes 4/23/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/24/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health 4/25/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Public Health 4/25/2007SenateDo Pass Public Health; 006-004-000 4/25/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 26, 2007 4/25/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 5/11/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007 5/16/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 039-015-001 5/16/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/16/2007HousePassed Both Houses 5/24/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr. 6/14/2007HouseSent to the Governor 8/13/2007HouseGovernor Amendatory Veto 9/19/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto October 2, 2007 9/21/2007HouseMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Rep. Ruth Munson 10/2/2007House3/5 Vote Required 10/2/2007HouseOverride Amendatory Veto - House Passed 113-000-000 10/10/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto October 11, 2007 10/10/2007SenateMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Sen. Linda Holmes 10/10/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner 10/11/2007Senate3/5 Vote Required 10/11/2007SenateOverride Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 045-012-000 10/11/2007HouseAmendatory Veto Overridden Both Houses 10/17/2007HouseEffective Date October 11, 2007 10/17/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0645