HB2146ham001 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Robyn Gabel

Filed: 3/19/2019

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2146

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2146 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Health in All Policies Act.

Section 5. Definition. In this Act, "health in all policies framework" means a public health framework through which policymakers and stakeholders in the public and private sectors use a collaborative approach to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities in the State by incorporating health considerations into decision-making across sectors and policy areas.

Section 10. Workgroup.

(a) The University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall convene a workgroup to review legislation and make new policy recommendations relating to the health of residents of the State.

(b) The workgroup shall examine the following:

(1) The health of residents of the State, to the extent necessary to carry out the requirements of this Act.

(2) Ways for units of local government and State agencies to collaborate in implementing policies that will positively impact the health of residents of the State.

(3) The impact of the following on the health of residents of the State:

(A) Access to safe and affordable housing.

(B) Educational attainment.

(C) Opportunities for employment.

(D) Economic stability.

(E) Inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace.

(F) Barriers to career success and promotion in the workplace.

(G) Access to transportation and mobility.

(H) Social justice.

(I) Environmental factors.

(J) Public safety, including the impact of crime, citizen unrest, the criminal justice system, and governmental policies that affect individuals who are in prison or released from prison.

(c) The workgroup, using a health in all policies framework, shall perform the following:

(1) Review and make recommendations regarding how health considerations may be incorporated into the decision-making processes of government agencies and private stakeholders who interact with government agencies.

(2) Foster collaboration among units of local government and State agencies.

(3) Develop laws and policies to improve health and reduce health inequities.

(4) Make recommendations regarding how to implement laws and policies to improve health and reduce health inequities.

(d) The workgroup shall consist of the following members:

(1) The Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary's designee.

(2) The Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary's designee.

(3) The Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, or the Director's designee.

(4) The Director of Agriculture, or the Director's designee.

(5) The Director of Labor, or the Director's designee.

(6) The Director of Public Health, or the Director's designee.

(7) One representative of a public health association.

(8) One administrator of a Federally Qualified Health Center.

(9) One administrator of a public health department local to the University of Illinois at Chicago.

(10) One representative of an association representing hospitals and health systems.

(e) To the extent practicable, the members of the workgroup shall reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.

(f) Workgroup members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their travel expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose.

(g) A State agency or entity shall provide information requested by the workgroup in a timely manner.

(h) The Department of Public Health shall provide administrative and other support to the workgroup.

(i) The workgroup shall meet at least twice a year and at other times as it deems appropriate. The workgroup shall prepare a report that summarizes its work and makes recommendations resulting from its study. The workgroup shall submit the report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2020 and by December 31 of each year thereafter.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2020.".