Bill > HB3342

This bill creates the Calumet City Community Medical District, establishing a new governmental entity with specific purposes focused on healthcare and medical research development. The district will be geographically coterminous with Calumet City and will be governed by a Commission consisting of 9 appointed commissioners (3 each appointed by the Governor, the Mayor of Calumet City, and the Cook County Board President) and 3 ex officio commissioners from state agencies. The Commission's primary goals include attracting and retaining medical facilities, research centers, and high-technology enterprises, with the power to acquire and develop property, construct medical-related facilities, and provide relocation assistance. The Commission cannot levy taxes and will be subject to public transparency laws like the Open Meetings Act. It will have the ability to apply for grants, accept assessments and fees, and enter into contracts, but must prepare and approve a comprehensive master plan before taking certain actions. The bill also amends related state laws to incorporate the new medical district, including updates to the Court of Claims Act, Eminent Domain Act, and State Finance Act to recognize the new district's legal status and create a special income fund. The Auditor General will conduct periodic audits of the Commission's operations, and the Attorney General will serve as its legal advisor.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3342&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104