MILITARY CODE-BILLETING FUND Senate SponsorsSen. Michael E. Hastings and Thomas Cullerton-Pamela J. Althoff House Sponsors(Rep. Wayne Rosenthal-Frank J. Mautino-Michael P. McAuliffe-C.D. Davidsmeyer-Linda Chapa LaVia, Jerry F. Costello, II, John D'Amico, La Shawn K. Ford, Jack D. Franks, Jehan A. Gordon-Booth, Josh Harms, Kay Hatcher, Charles E. Jefferson, Emily McAsey, Donald L. Moffitt, Brandon W. Phelps, JoAnn D. Osmond, Robert W. Pritchard, Carol A. Sente, Patrick J. Verschoore, Al Riley, John D. Cavaletto and John D. Anthony) 8/18/2014SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0986 20 ILCS 1805/22-9.1 new30 ILCS 105/5.855 newAmends the Military Code of Illinois and the State Finance Act to create the Illinois National Guard Billeting Fund. Further amends the Military Code of Illinois to provide that the Fund shall be funded from proceeds collected by the Department of Military Affairs incident to billeting operations conducted by the Illinois National Guard at locations within the State. Provides that moneys within the Fund shall be used to pay the expenses of billeting operations not eligible for payment with federal or State appropriated funds. Provides that the Department of Military Affairs shall administer the Fund in accordance with the laws of this State, applicable federal requirements governing the use of such funds, and appropriate rules and procedures established by the Adjutant General. Effective July 1, 2014.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 1805/22-9.1 new30 ILCS 105/5.855 newAdds reference to:20 ILCS 2805/37 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act to set forth a provision concerning the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation. Sets forth legislative findings and purpose. Provides that the General Assembly authorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to create the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation as a not-for-profit foundation. Requires the Department to file articles of incorporation to create the Foundation. Sets forth provisions concerning the Foundation's Board of Directors. Provides that the purposes of the Foundation are to: promote, support, assist, and sustain Illinois Joining Forces operations; solicit and accept grants and private donations and disburse them for the stated intent of the Foundation or the private donor; solicit and generate public and private funding and donations that assist in enhancing the Illinois Joining Forces mission, services, programs, and operations; and engage generally in other lawful endeavors consistent with the foregoing purposes. Sets forth provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Foundation and disclosure. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 2 with the following changes. Makes changes to the legislative findings. Sets forth a definition of "veterans service organization". Provides that in addition to any veterans service organization otherwise represented on the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation Board of Directors, a veterans service organization may designate in writing an ex officio, non-voting participant to the Board of Directors. Provides that the veterans service organization appointee does not count towards a quorum. Provides that the Foundation is not eligible for any grant administered or funded by the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the Department of Military Affairs. Effective immediately. 2/11/2014SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Andy Manar 2/11/2014SenateFirst Reading 2/11/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 2/19/2014SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 2/27/2014SenateDo Pass State Government and Veterans Affairs; 009-000-000 2/27/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 4, 2014 3/4/2014SenateSecond Reading 3/4/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2014 3/6/2014SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 3/6/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 3/6/2014HouseArrived in House 3/6/2014HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Wayne Rosenthal 3/6/2014HouseFirst Reading 3/6/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/6/2014SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Michael E. Hastings 3/7/2014HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino 4/23/2014HouseAssigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee 4/23/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wayne Rosenthal 4/23/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente 5/1/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 5/15/2014HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 014-000-000 5/16/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 5/16/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wayne Rosenthal 5/16/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/19/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee 5/21/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 016-001-000 5/22/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/22/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 5/22/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2014HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/23/2014HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 30, 2014 5/26/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 5/27/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 5/27/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted 5/27/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 5/28/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 5/28/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto 5/28/2014HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony 5/28/2014SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 5/28/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2, 3 - May 29, 2014 5/29/2014SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000 5/29/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000 5/29/2014SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 5/30/2014SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/30/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000 5/30/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 057-000-000 5/30/2014SenatePassed Both Houses 6/27/2014SenateSent to the Governor 8/18/2014SenateGovernor Approved 8/18/2014SenateEffective Date August 18, 2014 8/18/2014SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0986