Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 2844 — VETERANS HOME ADVISORY COUNCIL

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0779

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2004. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

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  • 4 sponsors

    0 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires the Department to establish an advisory council for each veterans home. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

57 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill, SB 2844, establishes a new Veterans Advisory Council in Illinois, replacing the previous structure of individual Veterans Home Advisory Councils for each veterans home. The new council will include a broader representation with specific appointments from state legislators and veterans, allowing for better oversight and support for veteran services statewide. This change is significant as it aims to create a more unified approach to addressing the needs of veterans across the state, rather than focusing solely on individual homes.

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SB2844 Engrossed LRB093 20820 EFG 46744 b AN ACT concerning veterans home advisory councils.
SB2844 Enrolled LRB093 20820 EFG 46744 b AN ACT in relation to veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Act is amended by adding Section 2.08 as follows:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Act is amended by adding Section 15 as follows:
(20 ILCS 2805/2.08 new) Sec.
(20 ILCS 2805/15 new) Sec.
2.08.
15.
Veterans Home Advisory Councils.
Veterans advisory council.
(a) The Department shall establish a Veterans Home Advisory Council for each Illinois Veterans Home.
(a) A veterans advisory council shall be established in the State of Illinois.
Each council shall consist of the following members:
The council shall consist of at least 17 members as follows:
(1) Four members, one each appointed by the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(1) Four members of the General Assembly, appointed one each by the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, preferably from a legislative or representative district in which a State-operated veterans home is located.
(2) One member appointed by the Commander or President of each Veterans Service Organization that (i) is chartered by the federal government and chartered by the State of Illinois and (ii) elects to appoint a member.
(2) Six veterans appointed by the Director of Veterans’ Affairs.
Members appointed under this paragraph (2) shall serve for terms of 2 years.
(3) One veteran appointed by the commander or president of each veterans service organization that is chartered by the federal government and by the State of Illinois and elects to appoint a member.
(3) Four members selected by the residents of the veterans home for terms of 4 years.
No member of the council shall be an employee or representative of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
(4) The Director of the Department, ex officio, or his or her designee.
Members of the council shall serve without compensation or reimbursement.
(b) Members of the councils shall serve without compensation or reimbursement.
(b) At the initial meeting of the council, the members shall elect from among themselves a chairman.
Members of a council shall select one of their number to serve as chairperson.
The members shall draw lots to determine the length of their terms so that 9 members have terms that expire on July 1, 2005 and the remaining members have terms that expire on July 1, 2006.
Each council shall meet at least quarterly, and at the call of the chair.
Thereafter, all members of the council shall be appointed for SB2844 Enrolled - 2 - LRB093 20820 EFG 46744 b terms of 2 years.
(c) The Department shall provide meeting space and clerical and administrative support services for each of the councils.
The appointing authority may at any time make an appointment to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term of a member.
SB2844 Engrossed - 2 - LRB093 20820 EFG 46744 b (d) A Veterans Home Advisory Council shall give advice on the level and appropriateness of the care provided by the veterans home and may consider and give advice on any other matter relating to the veterans home.
(c) The council shall meet quarterly or at the call of the chairman or at the call of the Director of Veterans’ Affairs or the Governor.
A council may report its findings and conclusions informally to the Department or the veterans home administration, or formally in writing to the Governor, the Department, and the General Assembly, as it deems appropriate.
The Department shall provide meeting space and clerical and administrative support services for the council.
(d) The council has the power to do the following:
(1) Advise the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with respect to the fulfillment of its statutory duties.
(2) Review and study the issues and concerns that are most significant to Illinois veterans and advise the Department on those issues and concerns.
(3) Receive a report from the Director of Veterans’ Affairs or the Director’s designee at each meeting with respect to the general activities of the Department.
(4) Report to the Governor and the General Assembly annually describing the issues addressed and the actions taken by the council during the year as well as any recommendations for future action.
(e) The council established under this Section replaces any Illinois Veterans Advisory Council established under Executive Order No.
3 (1982).
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
This Act takes effect July 1, 2004.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0779

  2. Effective Date July 21, 2004

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 046-000-000

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 046-000-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Adopted State Government; 006-003-000

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Adopted State Government; 006-003-000

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 - May 27, 2004.

  17. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  21. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita

  24. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  25. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  27. Second Reading - Short Debate

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William J. Grunloh

  30. Fiscal Note Filed

  31. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Veterans Affairs Committee; 011-000-000

  33. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Veterans Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote

  34. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Veterans Affairs Committee

  35. Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  36. Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee

  37. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 31, 2004

  38. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly

  39. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  40. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  41. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  42. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  43. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  44. Referred to Rules Committee

  45. First Reading

  46. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  47. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  48. Arrived in House

  49. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  50. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  51. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2004

  52. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Halvorson

  53. Second Reading

  54. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted State Government; 009-000-000

  55. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick Welch

  56. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz

  57. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government

  58. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  59. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

  60. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  61. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 2, 2004

  62. Do Pass State Government; 005-000-000

  63. Assigned to State Government

  64. Referred to Rules

  65. First Reading

  66. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

Sponsors

  • Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson · Cosponsor
  • Robin Kelly · Cosponsor
  • William J. Grunloh · Cosponsor
  • Lisa M. Dugan · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
  • Robin Kelly
  • William J. Grunloh
  • Lisa M. Dugan

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 380013
Democrat 7000
Republican 1000
Total 460013
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Not Voting
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Watson — Yea
Lauzen — Not Voting
Demuzio — Yea
Luechtefeld — Not Voting
Maloney — Yea
Cullerton — Not Voting
Peterson — Not Voting
Schoenberg — Not Voting
Shadid — Yea
Soden — Not Voting
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Winkel — Not Voting
Wojcik — Yea
Cronin — Not Voting
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Not Voting
Hendon — Not Voting
Meeks — Yea
Obama — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Haine — Yea
Radogno — Not Voting
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Not Voting
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Concurrence

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 380013
Republican 1000
Democrat 7000
Total 460013
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Not Voting
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Hendon — Not Voting
Meeks — Yea
Obama — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Haine — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Lauzen — Not Voting
Jones, W. — Yea
Watson — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Luechtefeld — Not Voting
Maloney — Yea
Cullerton — Not Voting
Schoenberg — Not Voting
Shadid — Yea
Soden — Not Voting
Viverito — Yea
Cronin — Not Voting
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Not Voting
Winkel — Not Voting
Wojcik — Yea
Peterson — Not Voting
Radogno — Not Voting
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Not Voting
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 102103
Democrat 9000
Republican 3000
Total 114103
% of votes cast 97%1%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Aguilar — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Lang — Yea
Kurtz — Yea
Parke — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Bailey — Yea
McKeon — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Lyons, Eileen — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Millner — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Scully — Yea
Slone — Yea
Turner — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Brady — Yea
Burke — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Capparelli — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Giles — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Grunloh — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Krause — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Morrow — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Howard — Not Voting
Mulligan — Yea
Davis, Steve — Not Voting
Munson — Yea
Myers — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Tenhouse — Nay
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Not Voting
Currie — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48003
Democrat 7000
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Soden — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Link — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Brady — Yea
Obama — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Radogno — Not Voting
Jacobs — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Not Voting
Demuzio — Not Voting
Winkel — Yea
Wojcik — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2844 do?
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires the Department to establish an advisory council for each veterans home. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2844?
SB 2844 is sponsored by Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson, Robin Kelly, William J. Grunloh, and Lisa M. Dugan.
What is the current status of SB 2844?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2004. Enacted.
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