DPT VET AFF ACT-VET MEMORIALS House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino Senate Sponsors(Sen. Antonio Muņoz and Mike Jacobs) 8/11/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0297 20 ILCS 2805/1.220 ILCS 2805/2from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 6720 ILCS 2805/2.01from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0120 ILCS 2805/2.04from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0420 ILCS 2805/2.07from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0720 ILCS 2805/720 ILCS 2805/2d rep.20 ILCS 2805/2e rep.20 ILCS 2805/2f rep.20 ILCS 2805/10 rep.20 ILCS 2805/30 rep. Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Provides that the creation of the Division of Women Veterans Affairs within the Department of Veterans Affairs is subject to appropriations. Removes a provision requiring the Department to encourage the State to implement more programs to address the wide range of issues faced by Persian Gulf War Veterans. Removes references to the John Joseph Kelly Veteran's Home as an Illinois Veterans Home admitting disabled veterans requiring nursing home care. Provides that no later than July 1, 2012 the Veterans' Memorial Commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on changes to the Illinois statutes to help ensure the long term maintenance and preservation of veterans' memorials. Changes the composition of the Commission by adding one member who represents the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Repeals provisions concerning the National World War II Memorial Fund; the World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial Fund; the capacity of the LaSalle Veterans Home; and the task force on Servicemember and Veterans Education.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:30 ILCS 105/5.525 rep.Repeals a provision in the State Finance Act pertaining to the John Joseph Kelly Home Fund. 2/9/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 2/14/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/15/2011HouseAssigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee 2/24/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 2/24/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 2/28/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee 3/3/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Veterans' Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote 3/3/2011HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 019-000-000 3/3/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/8/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/8/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/9/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 3/10/2011SenateArrive in Senate 3/10/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 14, 2011 3/10/2011SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muņoz 3/14/2011SenateFirst Reading 3/14/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 4/27/2011SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/6/2011SenateDo Pass State Government and Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000 5/6/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 10, 2011 5/13/2011SenateSecond Reading 5/13/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2011 5/17/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs 5/17/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 5/17/2011HousePassed Both Houses 6/15/2011HouseSent to the Governor 8/11/2011HouseGovernor Approved 8/11/2011HouseEffective Date January 1, 2012 8/11/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0297