SB 1539

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that any contract for procurements entered into under the Quincy Veterans' Home Rehabilitation and Rebuilding Act and executed prior to the repeal of that Act shall continue in full force and effect after the repeal of that Act and until as otherwise dictated by the terms of the contract. Extends the repeal of a Section concerning the application of the Code to the Quincy Veterans' Home. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 3960/3.6 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Adds provision amending the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Provides that any construction, modification, establishment, or change in categories of service of a health care facility funded through an appropriation from the General Assembly and maintained or operated by a State agency is not subject to the requirements of the Act. Provides that a State agency is subject to the Act when that State agency discontinues a health care facility or category of service. Provides that a State agency must notify the Health Facilities and Services Review Board in writing of any appropriation by the General Assembly for the construction, modification, establishment or change in categories of service, excluding discontinuations of a health care facility or categories of service, maintained or operated by the State. Provides further requirements concerning the written notice. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that any construction, modification, establishment, or change in categories of service of a health care facility funded through an appropriation from the General Assembly and maintained or operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs is not subject to the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department of Veterans' Affairs is subject to the Act when that Department discontinues a health care facility or category of service. Provides that the Department must notify the Health Facilities and Services Review Board in writing of any appropriation by the General Assembly for the construction, modification, establishment or change in categories of service, excluding discontinuations of a health care facility or categories of service, maintained or operated by the State. Provides further requirements concerning the written notice. Repeals provision 5 years after its effective date. Defines "Department".