CHILDREN'S HLTH INS TASK FORCE

Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Creates the Children's Health Insurance Task Force. Sets forth membership requirements and voting procedures for the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to gather information and make recommendations relating to access to quality, affordable health insurance for children in Illinois. Requires the Task Force to conduct public hearings at locations throughout the State at least every other month during the first year after the appointment of a majority of its voting members and as determined by a majority of its voting members in each year thereafter. Requires the Task Force to serve as an official forum for discussions concerning the implementation and oversight of current health insurance programs, including discussion on administrative rules needed to administer the programs. Requires the Task Force to submit an annual report to the General Assembly. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide for the administrative expenses of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force is abolished and the Section is repealed on January 1, 2012. Effective immediately.