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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act. Creates the Outside Rx Program to provide funds, through grants established by the Department of Public Health, for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource or outdoor-based therapy programs serving the citizens of the State of Illinois. Requires the Department to establish an advisory committee to assist and advise the Department in the development and administration of the Outdoor Rx Program, including developing the form for an application for receipt of a grant. Provides that the Department shall set priorities and develop criteria for the awarding of grants to natural resource or outdoor-based therapy programs. Provides criteria for grant eligibility and selection. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall make the final decision on funding a program. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act, which establishes the Outdoor Rx Program to provide grants for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource or outdoor-based therapy programs in Illinois. The Department of Public Health will administer the program, including setting priorities and criteria for awarding grants, establishing an advisory committee, and creating the Outdoor Rx Program Fund as a special fund in the state treasury to receive and distribute the grant monies. The bill outlines eligibility requirements, application and evaluation processes, and reporting obligations for the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 06/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4412&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 | 07/16/2020 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4412&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 | 01/31/2020 |
| House Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB4412ham001.htm | 03/05/2020 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB4412.htm | 01/31/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/PDF/10100HB4412.pdf | 01/31/2020 |
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