VET AFF-VET HOMES-CEMETERIES House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino-Elizabeth Hernandez Senate Sponsors(Sen. Sue Rezin) 12/4/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0490 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 2805/2.12 new20 ILCS 2805/3from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 68210 ILCS 45/2-201.5210 ILCS 45/3-101.5210 ILCS 45/3-202.6 new210 ILCS 45/3-303from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-303730 ILCS 167/10730 ILCS 167/25 Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Deletes language providing that the head of the Division of Women Veterans Affairs shall serve as an Assistant Director of Veterans' Affairs. Makes changes in the provision concerning the Department's powers and duties. Provides that a veteran or spouse, once admitted to an Illinois Veterans Home facility, is considered a resident for interfacility purposes. Provides that the Director of Veterans' Affairs may authorize a Veterans Home to conduct limited fundraising in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for which the sole purpose is to benefit the Veteran Home's member's benefits fund. Reduces the number of reports that the Department is to give to the General Assembly each year concerning veterans' homes from 2 to one each year. Permits the Department to operate cemeteries at the Manteno Veterans Home and the Quincy Veterans Home for interment of veterans or their spouses as identified by the Department. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that before commencing construction of a new facility or specified types of alteration or additions to an existing long-term care facility involving major construction, as defined by rule by the Department of Public Health, with an estimated cost greater than $100,000, architectural drawings and specifications for the facility shall be submitted to the Department for review. Sets forth provisions concerning applications and departmental review, inspections, and emergency repairs. Provides that for facilities operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, certain deadlines for correction of violations are subject to adherence to applicable State procurement laws and the availability of appropriations for the specific purpose. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 2805/2.07Deletes a change made to a provision under the Department of Veterans Affairs Act that required the Department of Veterans Affairs to report to the General Assembly, by July 1 of each year (rather than by January 1 and July 1 of each year) the number of staff employed in providing direct patient care at their veterans' homes, the compliance or noncompliance with staffing standards established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for such care, and in the event of noncompliance with such standards, the number of staff required for compliance.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 2805/1.220 ILCS 2805/2from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 6720 ILCS 2805/2.01from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.01 20 ILCS 2805/2.04from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 67.0420 ILCS 2805/2.12 new20 ILCS 2805/3from Ch. 126 1/2, par. 68210 ILCS 45/2-201.5210 ILCS 45/3-101.5210 ILCS 45/3-202.6 new210 ILCS 45/3-303from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-303730 ILCS 167/10730 ILCS 167/25Adds reference to:210 ILCS 50/32.5Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to issue an annual Freestanding Emergency Center license to a facility that complies with certain requirements. Effective immediately. 2/25/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Randy E. Frese 2/25/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 2/25/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/25/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 3/10/2015HouseAssigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee 3/18/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Randy E. Frese 3/18/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/23/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee 3/26/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Veterans' Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote 3/26/2015HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 014-000-000 3/26/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/15/2015SenateArrive in Senate 4/15/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2015 4/20/2015SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/21/2015SenateFirst Reading 4/21/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 4/29/2015SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments 4/29/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2015 5/22/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015 6/16/2015SenateSecond Reading 6/16/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading June 23, 2015 10/8/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As October 20, 2015 10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 11/10/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As December 4, 2015 11/10/2015SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Sue Rezin 11/10/2015SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments 11/10/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 11/10/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin 11/10/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 11/10/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments 11/10/2015SenateRecalled to Second Reading 11/10/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Rezin 11/10/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 11/10/2015Senate3/5 Vote Required 11/10/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-001 11/10/2015HouseArrived in House 11/10/2015HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Frank J. Mautino 11/10/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 11/10/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frank J. Mautino 11/10/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 11/10/2015HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 12/1/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 12/2/2015House3/5 Vote Required 12/2/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 109-000-000 12/2/2015HouseHouse Concurs 12/2/2015HousePassed Both Houses 12/3/2015HouseSent to the Governor 12/4/2015HouseGovernor Approved 12/4/2015HouseEffective Date December 4, 2015 12/4/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0490