DHS-TECH-BASED DAY PROGRAM House SponsorsRep. James H. Meyer-Jack D. Franks Senate Sponsors(Sen. Kirk W. Dillard) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Technology-Based Young Adult Day Program Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a technology-based day program for young adults aged 18-30 who have a developmental disability. Provides for a 3-year phase-in of the program: (1) for FY2010, requires a pilot program in DuPage County; (2) in addition, for FY2011, requires the Department to make training and technology resources available to the State Superintendent of Education to provide secondary school students statewide with skills they need for higher education and employment; and (3) in addition, for FY2012, requires the Department to develop a community-integrated living arrangement (CILA) pilot program that emphasizes the use of technology. Requires reports to the General Assembly concerning the operation of the pilot programs, and authorizes the Department to expand the pilot programs to other areas of the State. Makes implementation of the program subject to appropriations.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion.House Amendment No. 2 Provides that the technology-based day program for young adults shall also be for 8 young adults in McHenry County (in addition to 8 young adults in DuPage County). 1/11/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. James H. Meyer 1/11/2008HouseFirst Reading 1/11/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/26/2008HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/12/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee 3/12/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 3/12/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000 3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. James H. Meyer 4/14/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/16/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 4/16/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 008-000-000 4/17/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008 4/30/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 5/1/2008SenateArrive in Senate 5/1/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 7, 2008 5/1/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 5/7/2008SenateFirst Reading 5/7/2008SenateReferred to Rules 5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die