INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT ACT
Summary
Creates the Independent Living Projects Act. Requires the Department on Aging and the Department of Human Services to contract with independent living projects in different regions of the State to demonstrate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of using low-cost home care and other residential alternatives to nursing home care and to achieve other goals. Sets forth criteria that such projects must meet. Requires the Department on Aging to conduct a public awareness campaign.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 5, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Joseph M. Lyons
DDemocratic
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