SB2680 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB2680

Introduced 1/28/2010, by Sen. John J. Cullerton

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

20 ILCS 2305/8.4

Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Immunization Advisory Committee.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Department of Public Health Act is amended by changing Section 8.4 as follows:

(20 ILCS 2305/8.4)

Sec. 8.4. Immunization Advisory Committee. The The Director of Public Health shall appoint an Immunization Advisory Committee to advise the Director on immunization issues. The Director shall take into consideration any comments or recommendations made by the Advisory Committee. The Immunization Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following members with knowledge of immunization issues: a pediatrician, a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, a family physician, an infectious disease specialist from a university based center, 2 representatives of a local health department, a registered nurse, a school nurse, a public health provider, a public health officer or administrator, a representative of a children's hospital, 2 representatives of immunization advocacy organizations, a representative from the State Board of Education, a person with expertise in bioterrorism issues, and any other individuals or organization representatives designated by the Director. The Director shall designate one of the Advisory Committee members to serve as the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee.

(Source: P.A. 92-561, eff. 6-24-02.)