House Sponsors: BOLAND-MCGUIRE, SILVA, PUGH, GIGLIO AND SCHAKOWSKY. Short description: CON AMEND-HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution to provide that the State shall enact on or before May 31, 2002 a plan for universal health care coverage for all persons. Effective upon approval by the electors. PENSION NOTE No effect on accrued liabilities or annual cost of any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. STATE DEBT IMPACT NOTE No direct impact on the level of State indebtedness. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. Insurance) Past estimates associated with a Canadian system exceeded $40 billion which would be partially offset by existing costs. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status