HB 2491

Abstract

Creates the Senior Citizen Impact Statement Act. Provides that a State agency that provides or arranges for services to senior citizens must prepare and file a Senior Citizen Impact Statement (i) before final action is taken on a bill, an amendment to a bill, or a conference committee report by the Senate or the House of Representatives, (ii) before the expiration of the second notice period in connection with a proposed administrative rule or a proposed amendment to an administrative rule, as provided in subsection (c) of Section 5-40 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, (iii) before a program or fiscal transfer is made from one agency to another agency or from one fund to another fund, or (iv) before a memorandum of understanding, program instruction memorandum, program directive, or any other document that has the force of law or serves to clarify a law can be effectuated. Sets forth the requirements for a senior citizen impact statement, and designates the individuals and entities with whom the statement must be filed. Effective immediately.