STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH House SponsorsRep. Linda Chapa LaVia Senate Sponsors(Sen. Michael E. Hastings and Thomas Cullerton) 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 1205/1from Ch. 17, par. 101 Amends the Financial Institutions Code. Makes a technical change concerning the short title.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 1205/1Adds reference to:20 ILCS 2805/1.220 ILCS 2805/2from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 6720 ILCS 2805/2.01from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0120 ILCS 2805/2.04from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0420 ILCS 2805/2.07from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0720 ILCS 2805/2.12 new20 ILCS 2805/3from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 68210 ILCS 45/2-201.5210 ILCS 45/3-101.5210 ILCS 45/3-202.6 new210 ILCS 45/3-303from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-303730 ILCS 167/10730 ILCS 167/25Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Deletes language providing that the head of the Division of Women Veterans Affairs shall serve as an Assistant Director of Veterans' Affairs. Makes changes in the provision concerning the Department's powers and duties. Provides that a veteran or spouse, once admitted to an Illinois Veterans Home facility is considered a resident for interfacility purposes. Provides that the Director of Veterans' Affairs may authorize a Veterans Home to conduct limited fundraising in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for which the sole purpose is to benefit the Veteran Home's member's benefits fund. Reduces the number of reports that the Department is to give to the General Assembly each year concerning veterans' homes from 2 to one each year. Permits the Department to operate cemeteries at the Manteno Veterans Home and the Quincy Veterans Home for interment of veterans or their spouses as identified by the Department. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that before commencing construction of a new facility or specified types of alteration or additions to an existing long-term care facility involving major construction, as defined by rule by the Department of Public Health, with an estimated cost greater than $100,000, architectural drawings and specifications for the facility shall be submitted to the Department for review. Sets forth provisions concerning applications and departmental review, inspections, and emergency repairs. Provides that for facilities operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, certain deadlines for correction of violations are subject to adherence to applicable State procurement laws and the availability of appropriations for the specific purpose. Amends the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act. Provides that the Veterans and Servicemembers Court may establish a mentorship program that provides access and support to program participants by peer recovery coaches. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 2805/2.07Removes an amendatory change requiring the Department of Veterans' affairs to report to the General Assembly, by July 1 of each year (rather than by January 1 and July 1 of each year), the number of staff employed in providing direct patient care at a veterans home. 1/3/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 1/13/2014HouseFirst Reading 1/13/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/19/2014HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/26/2014HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 009-000-000 3/26/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate ** 4/10/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2014HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate ** 4/11/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/19/2014HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/19/2014HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-000-000 5/19/2014HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2014 5/19/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/19/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/20/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee 5/21/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 017-000-000 5/27/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/27/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 5/28/2014SenateArrive in Senate 5/28/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 5/28/2014SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/28/2014SenateFirst Reading 5/28/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 5/28/2014SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/28/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/28/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/29/2014SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2014 5/29/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/29/2014SenateWaive Posting Notice 5/29/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/29/2014SenateDo Pass as Amended State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000 5/29/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 30, 2014 5/29/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 5/29/2014SenateSecond Reading 5/29/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2014 5/30/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 6/3/2014HouseArrived in House 6/3/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 6/30/2014HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee 6/30/2014HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die