Keith Farnham
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Veterans' Health Insurance Program Act of 2008. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall arrange for the conducting of an evaluation regarding the availability of and access to health care for veterans who are residents of Illinois, taking into consideration the program established by the Act, programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and programs and services otherwise provided by and available through other public and private entities. Provides that the evaluation shall determine whether there are limitations or barriers to care, gaps in service, or other deficits that should be overcome to ensure that veterans are provided appropriate and high-quality care. Requires a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by March 1, 2010. Effective immediately.
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0082
Effective Date July 27, 2009
Governor Approved
Sent to the Governor
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady
Passed Both Houses
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2009
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2009
Do Pass State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Dan Kotowski
Assigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 24, 2009
Arrive in Senate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 022-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M. Gordon
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Keith Farnham
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