House Sponsors: MYERS,RICHARD-BERNS-JONES,JOHN-BOST, LINDNER AND SCHOENBERG. Senate Sponsors: DONAHUE Short description: RURAL IL TECHNOL PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Rural Illinois Technology Program Act. Creates the Rural Illinois Technology and Innovations Program. Provides that the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, in conjunction with the Governor's Rural Affairs Council and the Governor's Office of Technology, must administer the Program created under this Act. Provides that the Institute must submit a report to the Governor's Rural Affairs Council by January 1, 2003 and every 2 years thereafter. Creates the Rural Illinois Technology and Innovations Program to provide grants and technical assistance to rural communities for the purpose of inventorying and promoting business, social services, telemedicine and distance learning networks, and medical support systems. Requires rural communities interested in program funds to form a local committee to work with a professional planner or other technology resource specialist to develop criteria and a Technology Plan for prioritizing technology needs and resources. Provides that the Institute, in conjunction with a representative of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, may adopt any rules necessary to implement this Act. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the bill is effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status