Commemorates the passage of the first Public Act in Illinois on February 4, 1819.
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Adopts the House Rules for the 101st General Assembly.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that licensed medically complex for the developmentally disabled facilities (MC/DD) (rather than licensed long-term care facilities for persons under 22 years of age) that serve severely and chronically ill patients (rather than pediatric patients) shall have a specific reimbursement system designed to recognize the characteristics and needs of the patients they serve. Sets forth certain reimbursement rates for MC/DD facilities for date of services starting July 1, 2018. Requires MC/DD facilities to document within each resident's medical record the conditions or services using the minimum data set documentation standards and requirements to qualify for exceptional care reimbursement. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall be responsible for reimbursement calculations and direct payment for services. Imposes an assessment and licensing fee on MC/DD facilities. Creates the Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled Provider Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing assessment moneys, including making payments to intermediate care facilities for persons with a developmental disability that are also licensed as MC/DD facilities and making payments of any amounts which are reimbursable to the federal government. Makes other changes. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Medically Complex for the Developmentally Disabled Provider Fund. Effective immediately.
Urges Congress to adopt a farm bill that supports and promotes the development of local and regional food systems.
Declares October 5, 2018 as "First Illinois General Assembly Day".
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a school board, upon request to the Department of Transportation, may obtain a decal to place on a school bus or a multifunction school-activity bus that provides notice that trespass on the bus is prohibited and that provides notification of the penalties for the criminal trespass to the vehicle under the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the Department shall adopt the standards for the decal.
Directs the Auditor General to conduct a management audit of the relationship between the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.
States support for the agricultural industry of Illinois.
Supports the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and the work of stakeholders on the continued implementation of the Strategy.
Directs that the question of whether a constitutional convention should be called to be submitted to the electorate.