Bill Status of HB0842  95th General Assembly

Short Description:  GOOD SAM COMPUTER PROGRAM

House Sponsors
Rep. Constance A. Howard - Elga L. Jefferies - Milton Patterson - Karen A. Yarbrough and Esther Golar

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Iris Y. Martinez)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.675 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Good Samaritan Computer Program Act and amends the State Finance Act. Directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to solicit voluntary contributions for the purpose of assisting low-income individuals and families in purchasing computers. Creates the Good Samaritan Computer Program Trust Fund, and provides that contributions under the Good Samaritan Computer Program Act shall be deposited into the fund. Provides that subject to appropriations, DCEO may use moneys in the fund to assist low-income individuals and families to purchase computers. Requires DCEO to make an annual report on the use and effectiveness of the fund. Effective January 1, 2008.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly’s discretion. Changes the effective date from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2009.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may (instead of shall) take appropriate measures to solicit voluntary contributions to the Good Samaritan Computer Program Trust Fund.

 Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 Since the size of the donations and the demand for the funds are unknown, it is not possible to attach a fiscal cost to this legislation at this time. However, the legislation allows the Department to utilize up to 10% of the money donated to administer the program and it is estimated that these funds may be sufficient for any additional expenses the Department would incur in the operation of this program.

 Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 Since the size of the donations and the demand for the funds are unknown, it is not possible to attach a fiscal cost to this legislation at this time. However, the legislation allows the Department to utilize up to 10% of the money donated to administer the program and it is estimated that these funds may be sufficient for any additional expenses the Department would incur in the operation of this program.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Constance A. Howard
  2/7/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Computer Technology Committee
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  2/6/2008HouseAssigned to Computer Technology Committee
  2/26/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar
  2/28/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Computer Technology Committee
  2/28/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Computer Technology Committee
  2/28/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Computer Technology Committee; by Voice Vote
  2/28/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Computer Technology Committee; by Voice Vote
  2/28/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Computer Technology Committee; 007-000-000
  2/28/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/10/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  3/10/2008HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  3/13/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Milton Patterson
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  4/1/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
  4/2/2008SenateArrive in Senate
  4/2/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 3, 2008
  5/7/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  5/8/2008SenateFirst Reading
  5/8/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die