Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 76 — NUTRITION OUTREACH ACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0555

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2003. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    0 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Nutrition Outreach and Public Education Act. Establishes a nutrition outreach and public education program within the Department of Public Health to enroll targeted populations in federal food and nutrition assistance programs and to promote the fuller implementation and utilization of such programs in unserved or underserved areas. Authorizes grants to community-based organizations for outreach activities. Requires an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

83 added · 83 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 76 replace the term "Director" with "Secretary" in reference to the head of the Department of Human Services, which clarifies who will oversee the nutrition outreach program. Additionally, the revised version narrows down the list of state agencies involved in coordinating food assistance programs, emphasizing a more targeted approach by focusing specifically on the Department on Aging and the State Superintendent of Education. These updates matter because they streamline the administration of food assistance programs, potentially leading to more efficient outreach and support for eligible populations, especially in high-risk areas.

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SB76 Engrossed LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b AN ACT in relation to health and nutrition.
SB76 Enrolled LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b AN ACT in relation to health and nutrition.
The General Assembly believes that it is in the interest of the public health of the economically vulnerable residents of Illinois to establish a program of community-based nutrition outreach to enroll eligible targeted populations in federal food and nutrition assistance programs designed for SB76 Engrossed -2- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b them and to promote the fuller implementation and utilization of federal food assistance programs in unserved or underserved areas.
The General Assembly believes that it is in the interest of the public health of the economically vulnerable residents of Illinois to establish a program of community-based nutrition outreach to enroll eligible targeted populations in federal food and nutrition assistance programs designed for SB76 Enrolled -2- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b them and to promote the fuller implementation and utilization of federal food assistance programs in unserved or underserved areas.
"Director" means the Director of Human Services.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of Human Services.
The Department of Human Services shall establish a nutrition outreach and public education program, to be administered by that Department in cooperation with the Department on Aging, the SB76 Engrossed -3- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b Departments of Children and Family Services, Commerce and Community Affairs, Employment Security, Labor, Public Health, Public Aid, and Veterans' Affairs, and the State Superintendent of Education.
The Department of Human Services shall establish a nutrition outreach and public education program, to be administered by that Department in cooperation with the Department on Aging and SB76 Enrolled -3- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b the State Superintendent of Education.
Directly or through contract, the Director shall administer a program of nutrition outreach that shall include but shall not be limited to the following features:
Directly or through contract, the Secretary shall administer a program of nutrition outreach that shall include but shall not be limited to the following features:
(2) Coordination of efforts among State and local agencies, including but not limited to the Departments of Public Aid and Public Health, the Department on Aging, the State Superintendent of Education, and community agencies involved in food assistance programs.
(2) Coordination of efforts among State and local agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Human Services, the Department on Aging, the State Superintendent of Education, and community agencies involved in food assistance programs.
The Director shall make grants from moneys appropriated for that purpose to community-based organizations or consortia of community-based organizations in high-risk areas for outreach activities.
The Secretary shall make grants from moneys appropriated for that purpose to community-based organizations or consortia of community-based organizations in high-risk areas for outreach activities.
SB76 Engrossed -4- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b (1) Identifying barriers to participation in food assistance programs, including the unavailability of such programs.
(1) Identifying barriers to participation in food assistance programs, including the unavailability of such programs.
(2) Identifying at-risk populations and individuals within the at-risk populations who are not participating.
SB76 Enrolled -4- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b (2) Identifying at-risk populations and individuals within the at-risk populations who are not participating.
(6) Assisting families and individuals in meeting eligibility requirements, including verification and enrollment.
(6) Assisting families and individuals in meeting eligibility requirements.
In determining whether a particular geographic area is a high-risk area and eligible for a grant, the Director may consider factors including but not limited to the following:
In determining whether a particular geographic area is a high-risk area and eligible for a grant, the Secretary may consider factors including but not limited to the following:
(6) The unavailability of food assistance programs SB76 Engrossed -5- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b in the area because of lack of provider participation or lack of knowledge about the existence of such programs.
(6) The unavailability of food assistance programs in the area because of lack of provider participation or lack of knowledge about the existence of such programs.
The Director shall report on or before January 1 of each year to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the implementation of this Act.
The Secretary shall report on or SB76 Enrolled -5- LRB093 02027 DRJ 02027 b before January 1 of each year to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning the implementation of this Act.
Section 40.
Performance contingent on funding.
The performance of activities required by this Act is contingent on the appropriation of funds for the purpose of nutrition outreach and public education.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0555

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2004

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 059-000-000

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Health & Human Services; 008-003-000

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health & Human Services

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Miguel del Valle

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 - May 22, 2003.

  12. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner

  15. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-012-006

  16. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003

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

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  19. Second Reading - Short Debate

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly

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

  22. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana Mendoza

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  27. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  28. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William Delgado

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

  30. Second Reading - Short Debate

  31. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham

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

  33. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Cynthia Soto

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

  37. Second Reading - Short Debate

  38. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  39. Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000

  40. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  41. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  42. Referred to Rules Committee

  43. First Reading

  44. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  45. Arrived in House

  46. Third Reading - Passed; 033-022-002

  47. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

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

  49. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito

  50. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  51. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  52. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  53. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  54. Fiscal Note Filed

  55. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  56. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter

  57. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2003

  58. Second Reading

  59. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 28, 2003

  60. Do Pass as Amended Health & Human Services; 006-004-000

  61. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  62. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Barack Obama

  63. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rickey R. Hendon

  64. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  65. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services

  66. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  67. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle

  68. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz

  69. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  70. Assigned to Health & Human Services

  71. Referred to Rules

  72. First Reading

  73. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle

Sponsors

  • Edward J. Acevedo · Cosponsor
  • Susana Mendoza · Cosponsor
  • Robert "Bob" Rita · Cosponsor
  • Robin Kelly · Cosponsor
  • John J. Millner · Cosponsor
  • Maria Antonia Berrios · Cosponsor
  • del Valle · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 1

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 51000
Democrat 7000
Republican 1000
Total 59000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Soden — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Yea
Obama — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Watson — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Wojcik — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Woolard — 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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Third Reading

Passed 97 Yea · 12 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 871108
Democrat 9000
Republican 1101
Total 971209
% of votes cast 82%10%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Slone — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Soto — Yea
Winters — Yea
Younge — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Aguilar — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Bassi — Not Voting
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Nay
Black — Nay
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Not Voting
Brauer — Nay
Brosnahan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Hultgren — Not Voting
Jefferson — Yea
Novak — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Lindner — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
McKeon — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Lyons, Eileen — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Millner — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Scully — Yea
Tenhouse — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Burke — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Capparelli — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Forby — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Giles — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Grunloh — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Krause — Yea
Kurtz — Yea
Howard — Yea
Lang — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Meyer — Not Voting
Davis, Monique — Yea
Davis, Steve — Yea
Morrow — Not Voting
Mulligan — Not Voting
Myers — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Brady — Nay
O'Brien — Yea
Osmond — Not Voting
Pankau — Not Voting
Parke — Nay
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Wirsing — Nay
Yarbrough — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Nay
Currie — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Dunn — Nay
Eddy — Nay
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Poe — 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 Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 33 Yea · 22 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 272103
Democrat 6001
Republican 0100
Total 332204
% of votes cast 56%37%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Lauzen — Nay
Luechtefeld — Nay
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Nay
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Nay
Burzynski — Nay
Dillard — Not Voting
Geo-Karis — Not Voting
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Link — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Obama — Yea
Radogno — Nay
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Sieben — Nay
Silverstein — Yea
Sullivan, D. — Nay
Brady — Nay
Petka — Nay
Trotter — Yea
Jones, J. — Nay
Viverito — Yea
Jones, W. — Nay
Watson — Nay
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Nay
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Winkel — Nay
Woolard — Yea
Wojcik — Nay
Peterson — Yea
Philip — Not Voting
Rauschenberger — Nay
Righter — Nay
Risinger — Nay
Ronen — Yea
Rutherford — Nay
Roskam — Nay
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 Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 76 do?
Creates the Nutrition Outreach and Public Education Act. Establishes a nutrition outreach and public education program within the Department of Public Health to enroll targeted populations in federal food and nutrition assistance programs and to promote the fuller implementation and utilization of such programs in unserved or underserved areas. Authorizes grants to community-based organizations for outreach activities. Requires an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly.
Who sponsors SB 76?
SB 76 is sponsored by Edward J. Acevedo, Susana Mendoza, Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Robin Kelly, John J. Millner, Maria Antonia Berrios, and del Valle.
What is the current status of SB 76?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2003. Enacted.
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