HEALTH POLICY CENTER ACT House SponsorsRep. Elizabeth Coulson-Barbara Flynn Currie-Patricia R. Bellock-Sara Feigenholtz-Sandy Cole, Al Riley, Mary E. Flowers, Rosemary Mulligan and Ruth Munson Senate Sponsors(Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg-Iris Y. Martinez-Dale A. Righter-Susan Garrett-Mattie Hunter) 10/3/2008HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0986 110 ILCS 520/1from Ch. 144, par. 651 Amends the Southern Illinois University Management Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning creation of the Board of Trustees.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:110 ILCS 520/1Adds reference to:New ActReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Illinois Health Policy Center Act. Creates the Illinois Health Policy Center within the University of Illinois, to be sponsored by the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Provides that the goals of the Center are to support legislators and other government officials in developing and implementing health policy to address critical issues facing the State of Illinois and to focus on identifying "best practices" appropriate for Illinois through careful and objective review of the latest scientific research and through comparative analyses of other states' policies. Sets forth duties of the Center, including: responding to requests from State government officials and agencies requiring analytical support and guidance in matters related to the development and implementation of health policy; identifying critical issues in health policy in need of timely action; developing and sponsoring educational programs; and pursuing a research agenda that focuses on State health care policy. Creates the Illinois Health Policy Center Advisory Panel, appointed by the legislative leaders and the Governor, to provide advice and oversight concerning the creation and operation of the Illinois Health Policy Center.Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends that the University of Illinois be required to consult with and seek the participation of all other public universities (instead of allowed to consult with and seek the participation of other public universities) in implementing the Act. Recommends that 4 more members be added to the Advisory Panel. Recommends that the Center be required to submit a report each calendar year to the Governor and the General Assembly. 2/26/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross 2/26/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/14/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000 3/14/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate ** 4/27/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/11/2008HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000 3/11/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/11/2008HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 3/13/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/13/2008HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/2/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 4/2/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 4/2/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 4/2/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 4/2/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole 4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/2/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/2/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan 4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson 4/8/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 4/9/2008SenateArrive in Senate 4/9/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2008 4/10/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 4/16/2008SenateFirst Reading 4/16/2008SenateReferred to Rules 4/16/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 4/16/2008SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 4/16/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 4/30/2008SenateAssigned to Higher Education 5/8/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 5/15/2008SenateDo Pass Higher Education; 007-000-000 5/15/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2008 5/22/2008SenateSecond Reading 5/22/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 23, 2008 5/23/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/23/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/23/2008HousePassed Both Houses 6/20/2008HouseSent to the Governor 8/19/2008HouseGovernor Amendatory Veto 9/8/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 10, 2008 9/8/2008HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 9/8/2008HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules Committee 9/9/2008HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Accept Motion Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 9/10/2008HouseAccept Amendatory Veto - House Passed 113-000-000 9/22/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 23, 2008 9/22/2008SenateAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 9/22/2008SenateAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules 9/22/2008SenateAmendatory Veto Motion - Approved for Consideration Rules 9/23/2008SenateAccept Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 055-000-000 9/23/2008HouseBoth Houses Accepted Amendatory Veto 9/30/2008HouseReturned to Governor for Certification 10/3/2008HouseGovernor Certifies Changes 10/3/2008HouseEffective Date June 1, 2009 10/3/2008HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0986