PUBLIC HEALTH-ADVISORY COUNCIL Senate SponsorsSen. Thomas Cullerton-Pamela J. Althoff-Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant-Julie A. Morrison-Andy Manar and Donne E. Trotter House Sponsors(Rep. Deb Conroy-Laura Fine-Litesa E. Wallace, Patricia R. Bellock, Robyn Gabel, Frances Ann Hurley, Kathleen Willis, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Cynthia Soto, Sue Scherer, Daniel V. Beiser and Michael P. McAuliffe) 8/7/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0320 20 ILCS 2310/2310-676 newAmends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates an advisory council on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome to advise the Director of Public Health on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to the disorder and syndrome. Sets forth the membership of the council. Designates the Director of Public Health, or his or her designee, as chair of the council. Requires the council, by January 1, 2017 and annually thereafter, to issue a report to the General Assembly with recommendations concerning practice guidelines, mechanisms to increase clinical awareness, outreach to educators and parents, and development of a network of volunteer experts on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the advisory council shall include a representative of PANDAS/PANS Advocacy & Support instead of a representative of PANDAS Parent Support Illinois. Deletes a provision that allows members of the advisory council to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:20 ILCS 2310/2310-677 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause with the engrossed bill. Makes the following changes: removes from the advisory council a health care provider licensed and practicing in this State who has expertise in treating persons with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Provides that one member of the General Assembly shall be appointed to the advisory council by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the Senate. Further amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Advisory Committee on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Provides that the Advisory Committee, in cooperation with the Director of Public Health, shall advise and assist the Department of Public Health in achieving various objectives relating to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, including (1) developing a definition of the disease; (2) developing a protocol to identify the disease; (3) identifying and developing methods of training personnel to identify the disease; (4) reporting data to the Department; and (5) making recommendations to the Department to improve outcomes with respect to the disease. Sets forth membership for the Advisory Committee. Requires the Committee to issue yearly reports to the Director of Public Health, the General Assembly, and the Governor by March 31 of each year, beginning in 2016. Provides for a repeal date of June 30, 2019. Effective immediately. 2/20/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton 2/20/2015SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 3/11/2015SenateAssigned to Public Health 3/19/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton 3/19/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/24/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health 3/24/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/24/2015SenateDo Pass as Amended Public Health; 008-000-000 3/24/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 25, 2015 3/25/2015SenateSecond Reading 3/25/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2015 4/14/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 4/15/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-001 4/15/2015HouseArrived in House 4/15/2015HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 4/15/2015HouseFirst Reading 4/15/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/20/2015HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 5/6/2015HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 5/6/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 5/6/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 5/12/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 5/12/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/14/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy 5/14/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/18/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 5/19/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant 5/19/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 5/21/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/21/2015HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 5/21/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/22/2015HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2015 5/27/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/28/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 5/28/2015HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 5/28/2015SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 5/28/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 29, 2015 5/28/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar 5/29/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Thomas Cullerton 5/29/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/29/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Public Health 5/29/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Public Health; 006-000-000 5/31/2015SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter 5/31/2015SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/31/2015SenateSenate Concurs 058-000-000 5/31/2015SenatePassed Both Houses 6/29/2015SenateSent to the Governor 8/7/2015SenateGovernor Approved 8/7/2015SenateEffective Date August 7, 2015 8/7/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0320