Senate Sponsors: SHAW. Short description: PUBLIC AID CODE-LTD CODIFICATN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Changes references to the "Department" or the "Illinois Department" to the "Department of Public Aid" or the "Department of Human Services", or both. Changes references to the "Director" to the "Director of Public Aid" or the "Secretary of Human Services", or both. Adds definitions of "Medicaid" and certain terms used in connection with the enforcement of child and spouse support responsibilities. Moves a provision concerning vendors under the medical assistance program from the Department of Public Aid Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to the Illinois Public Aid Code. Divides several long Sections of the Illinois Public Aid Code into shorter Sections. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the State Finance Act, the Public Community College Act, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Children's Health Insurance Program Act, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Non-Support Punishment Act, the Expedited Child Support Act of 1990, and the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 to make conforming changes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status