DEPT-HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERV SponsorsGovernor 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die Renames the Department of Public Aid as the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Transfers the powers and duties related to State healthcare purchasing from the following departments to the renamed department: Central Management Services, Corrections, Human Services, and Veterans Affairs. Effective July 1, 2005. 4/1/2005HouseFiled with the House 4/1/2005SenateFiled with the Senate 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die